norsk akkreditering

What norsk akkreditering does

Norsk Akkreditering (NA) is Norway's national body for technical accreditation and the designated national GLP inspection authority. Operating as a government administrative agency (forvaltningsorgan) under Nærings- og fiskeridepartementet (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries), NA was established as the national accreditation body under EU Regulation 765/2008 via the Lov om det frie varebytte i EØS and has held GLP inspection responsibilities since the 1993 Royal Resolution under OECD principles. The agency's mandate is to provide formal recognition that an organization's competence, management systems, and work methods conform to national and international standards, thereby supporting market access for Norwegian goods and services and consumer trust in product and service safety.

NA's service portfolio covers laboratory testing and calibration accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), inspection body accreditation (ISO/IEC 17020), certification body accreditation for systems, products, and personnel (ISO/IEC 17021-1, 17065, 17024), biobank accreditation (EN ISO 20387), proficiency testing providers, validation and verification body accreditation including EU-ETS emissions verification (ISO/IEC 17029), and GLP inspections under OECD principles. Cross-border recognition is achieved through signatory status in the EA Multilateral Agreement, ILAC, IAF, and the OECD GLP Mutual Acceptance of Data framework, with peer evaluations conducted at least every four years.

The business model combines regulated fees for accreditation and GLP inspection activities (set under FOR-2021-07-19-2432 and approved by NFD) with a net state appropriation intended to cover international participation, scheme development, and information activities. Costs per applicant are driven by assessor time, travel, annual fees, and application fees; accreditations are valid for five years with follow-up activities. NA serves only organizations registered in Norway, with international referrals routed to other EA MLA signatory national bodies. Distribution is direct via the agency's website (akkreditert.no), supported by annual Akkrediteringsdagene events, recurring training courses, and ongoing recruitment of external technical assessors.

Name

norsk akkreditering

Legal name

Norsk Akkreditering

Website

https://akkreditert.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Norsk Akkreditering is Norway's national technical accreditation body and GLP inspection authority, operating as a government agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to accredit laboratories, inspection, certification, validation/verification, and biobank organizations against international standards.

Ownership category

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Product category

Accreditation Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

Keywords

• Technical accreditation services
• Laboratory accreditation
• GLP inspection services
• Conformity assessment services
• Certification body accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lillestrøm

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accreditation and GLP Inspection Fees: NA is financed through fees for accreditation and GLP inspection services, as well as a net appropriation from the state. Fees are described in Forskrift om gebyrer for Norsk akkrediterings tjenester (FOR-2021-07-19-2432) and approved by Nærings- og fiskeridepartementet (NFD). Costs incurred in connection with individual accreditations are covered by the accredited organization/applicant.
2. State Net Appropriation: Net appropriation from the state budget intended to cover work in international accreditation organizations, further development of accreditation schemes, and information activities. NA is revised by Riksrevisjonen annually.

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Norsk Akkreditering is Norway's national body for technical accreditation, formally recognizing the competence, management systems, and work methods of organizations against national and international standards. It provides accreditation services for laboratories, inspection bodies, certification bodies, verification bodies, biobanks, proficiency testing providers, and reference material producers, and also conducts Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) inspections under OECD principles.

Product overview

Norsk Akkreditering (NA) is Norway's national accreditation body, operating as a government agency that provides formal recognition of technical competence for organizations. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of accreditation services organized by sector: laboratory testing and calibration (ISO/IEC 17025), inspection bodies (ISO/IEC 17020), certification bodies for systems/products/personnel (ISO/IEC 17021-1, 17065, 17024), biobanking (EN ISO 20387), GLP inspections following OECD principles, and validation/verification services (ISO/IEC 17029) including EU-ETS emissions verification. NA maintains international recognition through EA MLA signatory status and bilateral agreements, enabling Norwegian enterprises to access global markets. The organization also provides training programs, publishes technical guidance documents, and manages a searchable database of accredited organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Accreditation
• Inspection Body Accreditation
• Certification Body Accreditation
• Biobank Accreditation
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Inspection
• Validation and Verification Body Accreditation
• Proficiency Testing (SLP) Accreditation
• Calibration Laboratory Accreditation
• Training and Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Accreditation is valid for five years with regular follow-up assessments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• European Accreditation (EA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEA is the European organization for accreditation. NA is a signatory of EA's multilateral agreements (EA MLA) which ensures that accreditations issued by NA are recognized across Europe. NA is evaluated by EA at least every four years.
• ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation for laboratory accreditation. NA participates through membership, contributing to international standards development and mutual recognition.
• IAF (International Accreditation Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation for accreditation including certification and inspection body accreditation. NA participates through membership, ensuring international recognition of its accreditation services.
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNA conducts GLP inspections under OECD principles. OECD's Mutual Acceptance of Data ensures that GLP test data is accepted across member countries, reducing the need for duplicate testing. NA is regularly evaluated by OECD for the GLP scheme.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SWEDAC (Styrelsen för ackreditering och teknisk kontroll): Sweden's national accreditation body under the Swedish government, providing accreditation of laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies against ISO/IEC standards. Directly comparable as a Nordic national accreditation body with EA MLA signatory status.
• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service): The UK's national accreditation body, offering accreditation for testing/calibration labs, inspection bodies, and certification bodies under ISO standards. Comparable as a peer national accreditation body with ILAC/IAF membership and government recognition.
• DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle): Germany's national accreditation body, providing accreditation services across laboratories, inspection, and certification bodies. Comparable as a large European national accreditation body operating under EU Regulation 765/2008.
• COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation): France's national accreditation body accrediting testing laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies per ISO/IEC standards. Directly comparable as an EU national accreditation body with EA MLA signatory status.
• ACCREDIA (L'Ente Italiano di Accreditamento): Italy's sole national accreditation body, designated under EU Regulation 765/2008, accrediting labs, inspection bodies, and certification bodies. Directly comparable European national accreditation peer.
• ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación): Spain's national accreditation body providing accreditation across testing, calibration, inspection, and certification bodies. Comparable as an EU national accreditation body under the same regulatory framework.
• IPAC (Instituto Português de Acreditação): Portugal's national accreditation body, designated under EU Regulation 765/2008, accrediting testing labs, inspection and certification bodies. Directly comparable EU national accreditation peer with similar scope.

Regional players

• FINAS (Finnish Accreditation Service): Finland's national accreditation body under the Finnish government, providing accreditation for testing, calibration, inspection, and certification bodies. Comparable Nordic peer with similar scope and EA MLA membership.

Broad incumbents

• A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation): US-based non-governmental accreditation body for testing and calibration laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025. Comparable accreditation services though operating outside the EU765/2008 government mandate framework.

Others

• European Accreditation (EA): The European umbrella organization for national accreditation bodies, of which NA is a member and EA MLA signatory. Comparable as the coordinating infrastructure NA depends on for international recognition, though operating as a network body rather than direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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