Board & Impartiality

Our governance structure ensures independent, unbiased accreditation decisions through a multi-layered oversight system.

Commitment to Impartiality

EQSAB is self-funded and operates independently of any specific industry group to ensure absolute impartiality in its accreditation decisions. Our governance structure includes an Impartiality Committee composed of stakeholder representatives who oversee our activities and ensure we maintain objectivity in all assessments.

We identify, analyze, and document all potential conflicts of interest and have implemented robust procedures to manage any identified risks to impartiality. This commitment is fundamental to maintaining trust in our accreditation services.

Governance Structure

Our multi-committee structure ensures checks and balances across all accreditation activities.

Accreditation Committee

5 Members

Reviews and approves all accreditation decisions, ensuring technical competence assessments meet requirements.

Impartiality Committee

7 Members

Monitors and ensures impartiality in all EQSAB operations, with representation from all stakeholder groups.

Technical Committee

8 Members

Develops assessment criteria, reviews technical procedures, and ensures alignment with international standards.

Appeals Board

3 Members

Independent body that handles appeals against accreditation decisions with full autonomy.

Board of Directors

Our board comprises industry experts with decades of combined experience in standards development and certification.

DAP

Dr. Arun Prakash

Chairman, Technical Committee

Expertise: Quality Management Systems

NV

Natalia Volkov

Director, European Operations

Expertise: Environmental Standards

DCW

Dr. Chen Wei

Chief Technical Officer, Standards Development

Expertise: Information Security

PS

Priya Sharma

Director, Quality Assurance

Expertise: Medical Device Certification

HM

Hans Mueller

Member, Impartiality Committee

Expertise: Manufacturing Standards

DST

Dr. Sarah Thompson

Member, Appeals Board

Expertise: Food Safety Management

Key Policies

Our policies ensure transparency, accountability, and consistency in all operations.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Comprehensive procedures for identifying, declaring, and managing conflicts of interest at all levels.

Appeals & Complaints

Transparent process for handling appeals against accreditation decisions and stakeholder complaints.

Confidentiality Policy

Strict measures to protect sensitive information obtained during accreditation activities.

Questions About Our Governance?

Our secretariat is available to provide more information about our governance structure and impartiality measures.

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