ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
Accreditation Schemes are defined as rules and processes relating to the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies to which the same requirements apply. KENAS operates accreditation schemes to the following international standards:
Note – These standards can be purchased from the National Standards Body
Note – These standards can be purchased from the National Standards Body
1. Certification Scheme
- 17021-1 Conformity assessment Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 1: Requirements
- ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity assessment General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons
- ISO/IEC 17065 General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems
9. Medical Devices Certification Scheme
- Accreditation of Medical Devices Certification Bodies based on ISO 13485. This framework ensures organizations can consistently meet regulatory requirements for quality management systems in the design, production, and distribution of medical devices.
- Covers the entire medical device lifecycle including design, development, manufacturing, storage, distribution, installation, servicing, and disposal.
- Aligns with global regulatory frameworks such as EU MDR and FDA requirements to facilitate market access and patient safety.
10. Survey Equipment Calibration Scheme
- Accreditation of Survey Equipment Calibration Laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025 for instruments such as total stations, GNSS receivers, levels, drones, and distance meters.
- Ensures technical competence, consistency, and traceability to international measurement standards.
- Internationally recognized calibration results under mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs).
11. Passenger Vehicle Body Inspection Scheme
- Accreditation of inspection bodies under ISO/IEC 17020 and KS 372 for passenger vehicle body construction.
- Focuses on public service vehicles (PSVs) such as buses, minibuses, and coaches in Kenya, in alignment with NTSA regulatory oversight.
- Inspection activities include structural integrity, passenger safety features (seat anchorage, emergency exits, fire safety), compliance with design specifications, and roadworthiness.
12. Gas Detectors and Breathalysers Calibration Scheme
- Accreditation of calibration laboratories against ISO/IEC 17025 for gas detectors (carbon monoxide, methane, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen) and breathalysers.
- Supports public safety, occupational health, and law enforcement by ensuring accurate detection of hazardous gases and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
- Provides legally defensible measurement results critical for workplace safety and drunk-driving enforcement.
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