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About EIAC

Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) was established pursuant to Law number (27) for the year 2015, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, to become the governmental accreditation body of the Emirate of Dubai.

Our main activity is to accredit organizations, both Governmental and Private, within the UAE and overseas, including Conformity Assessment Bodies (but not limited to) Laboratories (Testing, Calibration and Medical), Inspection Bodies, Certification Bodies (Management Systems, Product Certification and Personal Certification), Halal Conformity Assessment Bodies, Proficiency Testing Program Providers, Reference Materials Production Activities, Validation and Verification Activities. Additionally, Healthcare Organizations such as hospitals, clinics, day surgery centers, fertility centers, home health services, medical tourism facilities, and telehealth services.

EIAC's stakeholders

EIAC recognizes that attaining excellence and ensuring the integrity of products delivered to society can only be achieved through an inclusive approach and collaboration with all stakeholders, not least the legislation and regulatory bodies, Conformity Assessment Bodies and Healthcare Organizations.

EIAC at the micro level

Accredited Organizations are the fundament tool that empowers regulators to ensure high-standardized quality infrastructure for their market. EIAC strives to understand the needs of the regulators by proactively studying market trends to foresight potential risks that can be controlled by Conformity Assessments; this stimulates the integration of Conformity Assessment Bodies in new markets and supports their business development as well as encourages the development of innovative concepts of Conformity Assessment.

EIAC at the macro level

EIAC is recognized from leading regional and international recognition organizations. This elevates the nation's position within the global economic scene, ensures the integrity of products accredited by CABs and facilitates global trade. As per establishment law (number 27/2015), EIAC aims to position Dubai as the capital of Islam and an internationally recognized Halal conformity accreditor.

The Centre adheres to international best practices in the interest of its stakeholders by activating its membership with the International Forums related to Accreditation, such as the ILAC, IAF, SMIIC and IHAF.

Brief
History

EIAC was established to replace the Conformity Assessment Accreditation Department at Dubai Municipality (formed in 2005) and assigned as an independent and official governmental body for the accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies.

Strategy

Our Vision

We Accredit... The World Recognize.

Our Mission

To Provide Comprehensive And Innovative Accreditation Services, Internationally Recognized, that Contributes in Sustaining The Quality Infrastructure, Healthcare System, Safety And Environmental Protection Systems, And Industrial Revolutions, To Advance Businesses Efficiency And Competitiveness, And Enhance The UAE’s Position As A Hub For The Global Economy.

Our Values

Competitiveness and Globalism

Enhancing the global competitive advantage of the UAE and the Emirate to be a world-leading Emirati imprint of confidence

Creativity and Innovation

Creating an attractive and stimulating work environment for creativity, and adopting innovative methods in our projects and services to achieve leadership.

Happiness and Positive Energy

We seek to implement creative initiatives and plans that promote positive lifestyles and achieve the happiness of all those concerned with the EIAC services.

Partnership

Working to strengthen the relationship with partners to contribute to highlighting the role of the UAE internationally through cooperation agreements and international recognition of accreditation services at the EIAC in various fields.

Governance

Decision-making to enhance the efficient use of resources by adopting the principles of transparency, justice, and equality with all concerned stakeholders.

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan (2022 – 2026)

Impartiality Policy

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) understands the importance of impartiality and is committed to providing the accreditation services with highest level of impartiality, independency and transparency. The EIAC manages conflict of interest and ensures objectivity of its accreditation activities.

The EIAC identifies analyses, evaluates, treats, monitors and documents on an ongoing basis the risks to impartiality arising from its activities including any conflicts arising from its relationships or from the relationships of its personnel. The process includes participation of appropriate interested parties.

The EIAC does not provide consultancy and has no relationship with other consultants. The EIAC’s activities shall not be presented as linked with consultancy or other services that pose an unacceptable risk to impartiality. Nothing shall be said or implied that would suggest that accreditation would be simpler, easier, faster, or less expensive if any specified person(s) or consultancy were used. The EIAC takes appropriate actions to correct any such claims.

We provide EIAC personnel information, support and training, appropriate delegation, positive recognition and the opportunity to demonstrate skills, ability and leadership, all of which serve to assure the continued quality of all our activities.

The EIAC shall ensure that all its personnel, internal or external, or committees, who could influence the accreditation activities, shall act impartially, and shall not allow commercial, financial or other pressures to compromise the impartiality. All staff, subcontracted assessors and committee members are required to sign “Protecting confidentiality/impartiality agreement” with EIAC.

The EIAC periodically reviews the compliance with impartiality requirement as per ISO/IEC 17011:2017.

Quality Policy

Quality is the cornerstone of the services of Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC). At EIAC we strive for the highest levels of quality in all EIAC services. Our determination and commitment to quality has led us to adopt international standards of work such as ISO/IEC 17011 and best management system practices.

Our commitment for quality provides assurance to our customers for our highest standards of service. We encourage an environment that values openness, teamwork, innovation, reliability, and commitment to customers.

At EIAC, we encourage our personnel to maintain healthy and highly professional work environments that bring about positive change and innovation in work. The EIAC staff accept responsibility, seek better ways of doing business, be professional in actions and appearance, and be committed to our success.

We provide EIAC personnel information, support and training, appropriate delegation, positive recognition and the opportunity to demonstrate skills, ability and leadership, all of which serve to assure the continued quality of all our activities.

EIAC Board of Directors

Eng. Mona Ghanem Abdullah Altaweel AlShehhi

Director of the Land and Property Sector

Ras Al Khaimah Municipality

Mr. Ahmed Alroom Al-Muhairi

Director of Business Consulting Department

Dubai Commercial Registration and Licensing Corporation Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai (DET)

H.E Abdalla Sultan Saif Alshamsi

Assistant Undersecretary for the Monitoring and Follow-up Sector

Ministry of Economy

Dr. Wafa Jaber Nasser

Ministry of Health and Community Protection

Director of Standard and Guideline Department

Dr. Marwan Al Mulla

CEO of the Health Regulation Sector

Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai

Dr. Farah Ali Al Zarooni

Assistant Undersecretary for the Standards and Legislation Sector

Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology

Ms. Amina Ahmed Mohammed

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Emirates International Accreditation Centre

Rapporteur of the Emirates International Accreditation Centre Board of Directors

Dr. Helal Humaid Al Kaabi

Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, Government of Abu Dhabi.

Vice Chairman of the Emirates International Accreditation Centre Board of Directors

Eng. Dawood Abdul Rahman Abdullah Al Hajiri

Director-General of the Dubai Municipality, Government of Dubai.

Chairman of the Emirates International Accreditation Centre Board of Directors

EIAC Structure

International Recognition of EIAC

Sub scopes

MS: ISO/IEC 27006
MS: ISO/IEC TS 17021-10

November 2020
Sub scopes

MS: ISO/IEC 27006
MS: ISO/IEC TS 17021-10
MS: ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS)
MS: ISO 45001 (OH&SMS)

November 2020

Person Certification - ISO/IEC 17024

October 2020
Sub scopes

MS: ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS)
MS: ISO 45001 (OH&SMS)

September 2020

Person Certification - ISO/IEC 17024

August 2020

Person Certification - ISO/IEC 17024

July 2020
Sub scopes

MS: ISO 22000 (FSMS)

July 2017
Sub scopes

MS: ISO/TS 22003
MS: ISO 22000 (FSMS)

July 2017
Sub scopes

MS: ISO/TS 22003
MS: ISO 22000 (FSMS)

June 2017

Product Certification - ISO/IEC 17065

September 2016

Product Certification - ISO/IEC 17065

August 2016

Product Certification - ISO/IEC 17065

June 2016
Sub scopes

Testing and Calibration (ISO 17025)
Medical Testing (ISO 15189)
Inspection (ISO 17020)
Management Systems Certification - ISO/IEC 17021-1
MS: ISO/IEC 17021-2
MS: ISO/IEC 17021-3
MS: ISO 9001 (QMS)
MS: ISO 14001 (EMS)

February 2015
Sub scopes

Management Systems Certification - ISO/IEC 17021-1
MS: ISO/IEC 17021-2
MS: ISO/IEC 17021-3
MS: ISO 9001 (QMS)
MS: ISO 14001 (EMS)

September 2013
Sub scopes

Management Systems Certification - ISO/IEC 17021-1
MS: ISO/IEC 17021-2
MS: ISO/IEC 17021-3
MS: ISO 9001 (QMS)
MS: ISO 14001 (EMS)

May 2013
Sub scopes

Inspection (ISO 17020)

October 2012

Testing and Calibration (ISO 17025)
Medical Testing (ISO 15189)

October 2009