Recognition by Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated provides several important benefits: 

• International Acceptance: Accreditation decisions made by recognised accreditation bodies are generally accepted by regulators, businesses, and consumers in many economies, reducing duplication and technical barriers to trade; 
• Global Credibility: Recognition affirms that the accreditation body or Regional Cooperation Body (RCB) operates according to international standards and has undergone rigorous peer evaluation; 
• Participation in Governance: Recognised bodies may participate in technical and policy development, contributing to the direction of international accreditation; and 
• Access to the MRA Mark: Recognised accreditation bodies and their accredited conformity assessment bodies may be licensed to use the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA Mark, enhancing trust in the certificates and reports of their accredited CABs. 

Recognition strengthens global cooperation and ensures that accreditation serves as a reliable tool for quality assurance, public protection, and market access. 

Last Update: October 10, 2025.