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.
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
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
Proficiency Testing Providers Accreditation: ISO/IEC 17043 Conformity assessment — General requirements for the competence of proficiency testing providers
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.
