ACCREDITATION PROCESS
STEP ONE:INQUIRY
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Applicant/Client Inquiries about accreditation
STEP TWO : FORM SUBMISSION
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Applicant submits a signed application form, accreditation agreement and self-declaration form
STEP THREE: FORM REVIEW
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The duly filled application is reviewed
STEP FOUR: DOCUMENTS REVIEW
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Successful applicant submits relevant information for document review
STEP FIVE : ASSESMENT
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Initial assessment to determine the competence of the CAB
STEP SIX: CLOSURE
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Review of closure for the non-conformities raised
STEP SEVEN : CERTIFICATION
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Issuance of accreditation certificate, symbols, and program to the client
STEP EIGHT: REASSESSMENT
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Reassessment is done after 6 months and thereafter annually until end of the accreditation cycle
Public Notice
Deadline: 27 March 2025
Mandatory Exemption Application for Foreign-Accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies
The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) informs all conformity assessment bodies in Kenya accredited by foreign bodies to apply for exemption from KENAS accreditation. This requirement, effective from 27th December 2024, mandates compliance by 27th March 2025. Apply through the Exemption Application Application Form .

Please submit the completed application and documents to the e-mail: [email protected]. For any enquiries, please reach us on +254 20 484 0000
Note: The exemption agreement will only be signed by the CAB after acceptance of the application and evaluation of the fees payable.

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