National Accreditation Center

What National Accreditation Center does

National Accreditation Center (NAC) is a private limited liability company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Doral, Florida, that operates as a third-party accreditation body for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) worldwide. NAC accredits testing and calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025), management system certification bodies (ISO/IEC 17021-1), medical laboratories (ISO 15189), biobanks (ISO 20387), inspection bodies (ISO/IEC 17020), product certification bodies (ISO/IEC 17065), personnel certification bodies (ISO/IEC 17024), validation and verification bodies (ISO/IEC 17029), and proficiency testing providers (ISO/IEC 17043), plus three proprietary programs covering R&D laboratories, vegan certification, and impact testing for the Florida State Building Code — 13 programs in total.

NAC's service delivery is built on its Smart Accreditation digital platform, which manages the entire accreditation lifecycle end-to-end — from application intake through assessment, document review, reporting, and accreditation decision — in a paperless workflow. AI-powered smart glasses are deployed during assessments to provide real-time language translation, automated speech recognition, and AI-assisted findings categorization, while a predictive analytics layer monitors accredited CABs for anomaly patterns such as elevated complaints or staff turnover to generate risk scores. The typical assessment cycle runs 4-5 months from application to decision.

NAC generates revenue through two streams: recurring annual fees paid by accredited organizations for use of the NAC Accreditation Mark, and event-triggered professional services fees for initial assessments, surveillance assessments, reaccreditations, and supplementary assessments. Pricing is quote-based and governed by NAC's GL.001 Guideline on Accreditation Service Fees; specific fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-CAB through the NAC website application portal, with no resellers or channel partners. Since 2024, NAC has secured ILAC MRA and APAC MRA signatory status for ISO/IEC 17025, full membership in IAAC, NAAF, IAF, and ISBER, and Florida State Building Code approval, providing global mutual recognition for the certificates and test reports issued under its accreditation.

Name

National Accreditation Center

Legal name

NAC National Accreditation Center LLC

Website

https://nac-us.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Accreditation Center is a Florida-based, digital-first accreditation body offering 13 ISO-based accreditation programs to conformity assessment bodies globally, with ILAC and APAC MRA signatory status enabling international recognition of accredited test, calibration, and certification results.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accreditation Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.) (EDADACAB), International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG)

Keywords

• Accreditation services
• Conformity assessment
• ISO standards accreditation
• Laboratory accreditation
• Certification body accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Accreditation/Mark Fees: Fees paid annually by accredited organizations for the right to use the NAC Accreditation Mark. This is a recurring annual fee model.
2. Assessment Services Fees: Fees charged for assessment services provided by NAC, including initial accreditation assessments, surveillance assessments, reaccreditation assessments, and unscheduled/supplementary assessments. These are event-triggered fees tied to specific assessment activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Accreditation Center (NAC) is a digital-first accreditation body that provides formal accreditation to conformity assessment bodies (CABs) against internationally recognized ISO/IEC standards. NAC delivers 13 accreditation programs covering testing and calibration laboratories, medical laboratories, biobanks, management system certification bodies, inspection bodies, product/process/service certification bodies, personnel certification bodies, validation and verification bodies, proficiency testing providers, plus proprietary programs for R&D laboratories, vegan certification, and Florida impact testing. The end-to-end accreditation process — from application intake through assessment, document review, report writing, and final accreditation decision — is delivered through NAC's proprietary Smart Accreditation digital platform.

Product overview

National Accreditation Center (NAC) operates as a fully digitalized accreditation body offering a comprehensive portfolio of accreditation programs under its Smart Accreditation platform. The core offerings include 13 distinct accreditation programs based on international ISO/IEC standards: ISO/IEC 17025 for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, ISO/IEC 17021-1 for Management System Certification Bodies, ISO 15189 for Medical Laboratories, ISO 20387 for Biobanking, ISO/IEC 17020 for Inspection Bodies, ISO/IEC 17065 for Product Certification Bodies, ISO/IEC 17024 for Personnel Certification Bodies, ISO/IEC 17029 for Validation and Verification Bodies, ISO/IEC 17043 for Proficiency Testing Providers, plus three specialized NAC programs (R&D Laboratories, Vegan Accreditation, and Florida Impact Testing). The entire accreditation process from application to decision is managed through a state-of-the-art digital platform enhanced with AI-supported smart modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO/IEC 17025 Testing Laboratories Accreditation Accreditation program for testing laboratories based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017, specifying requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing laboratories including sampling activities. Covers chemical, mechanical, biological, electrical, construction, food, environmental, and other technical fields. Accreditation enables test reports recognized worldwide through the ILAC and APAC Mutual Recognition Arrangements.
• ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratories Accreditation
• ISO/IEC 17021-1 Management System Certification Bodies Accreditation
• ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories Accreditation
• ISO 20387 Biobanking Accreditation
• ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Bodies Accreditation
• ISO/IEC 17065 Product, Process, and Service Certification Bodies Accreditation
• ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Bodies Accreditation
• ISO/IEC 17029 Validation and Verification Bodies Accreditation
• ISO/IEC 17043 Proficiency Testing Provider Accreditation
• NAC Research and Development Laboratories Accreditation Program
• Vegan Accreditation Program
• Impact Testing Laboratories for Florida State Accreditation

Quantifiable outcome

• NAC accreditation enables global acceptance of test and calibration results through ILAC MRA and APAC MRA signatory arrangements.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAAF (North American Accreditation Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2024NAC became a full member of NAAF, an influential forum in the accreditation field. NAAF's vision encourages exchange of knowledge, ideas, and perspectives on conformity assessment and accreditation in support of WTO and USMCA principles. Membership strengthens NAC's mission to foster trust in accreditation and supports free and fair trade across borders.
• ISBER (International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2024NAC became a member of ISBER, a global biobanking organization dedicated to high standards in the collection, storage, and use of biological specimens. ISBER aims to lead globally in fostering consistent, high-quality practices, education, ethical standards, and innovative approaches in biorepository science and management.
• ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2024NAC became an ILAC MRA signatory for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 on May 7, 2024, and a full member of ILAC. The ILAC MRA enables global recognition of NAC-accredited laboratories and ensures mutual trust across borders, reducing trade barriers and promoting global acceptance of certificates issued under NAC accreditation. NAC's President Ayvaz described it as a milestone that strengthens NAC's role in the international accreditation network.
• APAC (Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024NAC was granted full membership status within APAC and became an MRA signatory for ISO/IEC 17025. This achievement underscores NAC's commitment to upholding high standards in calibration and testing laboratories and enables mutual recognition of accreditation across the Asia-Pacific region.
• IAAC (Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024NAC achieved full membership status in IAAC, marking a significant advancement for NAC and reinforcing its role in the accreditation landscape across the Americas. IAAC is the regional accreditation cooperation for the Americas.
• IAF (International Accreditation Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAC adheres to the rules and guidelines of IAF as part of its commitment to ensuring high-quality accreditation services. IAF is the international forum for accreditation bodies involved in management system certification, promoting confidence in accreditation across global markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is a leading global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company. While SGS does not directly compete as an accreditation body, it represents the broader TIC industry ecosystem that NAC's CAB customers serve, and SGS operates its own certification bodies that are accredited by bodies like NAC.
• NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program): NVLAP is a US government program administered by NIST that accredits testing and calibration laboratories. It is an ILAC MRA signatory and competes with NAC for testing/calibration CAB clients, particularly in regulated federal programs.
• United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS): UKAS is the UK's national accreditation body and one of the most established globally. It accredits across the same ISO standards as NAC and is a signatory to ILAC, APAC, and other MRAs. UKAS serves as a benchmark for international accreditation quality and competes with NAC for global CAB client wins.

Direct peers

• ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB): ANAB is the largest US-based accreditation body, formed by merging ACLASS and the former ANAB. It accredits testing/calibration labs, certification bodies, and inspection bodies across the same ISO/IEC standards that NAC offers, making it NAC's most direct head-to-head competitor in the US market.
• International Accreditation Service (IAS): IAS is a US-based accreditation body offering programs across ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021-1, and other conformity assessment standards — directly overlapping with NAC's portfolio. IAS is a subsidiary of the International Code Council and is an ILAC MRA signatory.
• American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA): A2LA is a US-based ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation body focused on testing and calibration laboratories — directly overlapping with NAC's primary ISO/IEC 17025 testing and calibration programs. A2LA is also an ILAC MRA signatory and competes for the same CAB customer base.
• Perry Johnson Registrars (PJLA): PJLA is a US-based accreditation body offering ISO/IEC 17025 (testing and calibration) and ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection) accreditation — directly overlapping with several of NAC's core programs. It is an ILAC MRA signatory.

Regional players

• Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB): SLAB is a national accreditation body offering ISO/IEC 17025 and other conformity assessment accreditations in the South Asia region. It is an ILAC and APAC MRA signatory, comparable to NAC in scope and role.
• National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA): NATA is Australia's national accreditation body, offering ISO/IEC 17025 and other conformity assessment accreditations across the Asia-Pacific region. NATA is an APAC and ILAC MRA signatory and competes with NAC for CAB clients in the Asia-Pacific market.
• International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ): IANZ is New Zealand's national accreditation body, offering ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17020, and other programs directly comparable to NAC's portfolio. IANZ is an ILAC and APAC MRA signatory and competes with NAC in the Asia-Pacific region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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