European Co-operation for Accreditation (EA)

http://www.european-accreditation.org/default_flash.htm

EA is the European network of nationally recognised accreditation bodies based in the European geographical area. The EA MLA provides a means for goods and services to cross boundaries in Europe and throughout the world.

A certificate or inspection report issued by an accredited body in one country is recognised as equivalent to a certificate or inspection report issued by an accredited body in any of the countries signatories to the EA MLA. The MLA makes accreditation a "passport" which facilitates access to the EU and international markets through co-operation with IAF (International Accreditation Forum).

The scopes of the EU MLA cover: