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I am responsible for calibrations in seven (7) countries (USA, Germany, UK, Netherlands, France, Switzerland & India). We currently have ISO 17025 in the USA through A2LA and would now like to obtain accreditation in the other six (6) countries.
I think I have a three (3) choices and am looking for feedback on what you all think would be the best solution.
1. Get them all accredited under the US A2LA accreditation. Upside - 1 accreditation, easy to manage. Downside - cost of travel of A2LA auditor and local customers not accepting US based accreditation.
2. Get them all accredited in their own country for a total of seven (7) individual accreditations. Upside - each country has their own and no problems with customers. Downside - very difficult to manage and cost will be high for seven accreditations.
3. Have a total of three (3) accreditations - USA, Germany (our biggest European site) and India (where the growth is happening). Upside - European countries might be willing to accept German accreditation better than US, less cost than option 1 &2. Downside - a bit difficult to manage.
As you can see I am leaning toward choice three (3) but am not set on it yet. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
I think I have a three (3) choices and am looking for feedback on what you all think would be the best solution.
1. Get them all accredited under the US A2LA accreditation. Upside - 1 accreditation, easy to manage. Downside - cost of travel of A2LA auditor and local customers not accepting US based accreditation.
2. Get them all accredited in their own country for a total of seven (7) individual accreditations. Upside - each country has their own and no problems with customers. Downside - very difficult to manage and cost will be high for seven accreditations.
3. Have a total of three (3) accreditations - USA, Germany (our biggest European site) and India (where the growth is happening). Upside - European countries might be willing to accept German accreditation better than US, less cost than option 1 &2. Downside - a bit difficult to manage.
As you can see I am leaning toward choice three (3) but am not set on it yet. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!