Emirates International Accreditation Centre

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is the UAE's national accreditation body, established in 2007 and operating under the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. EIAC provides accreditation services to laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies operating in or seeking recognition from the UAE, in accordance with international standards including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065, and related norms. In the halal sector, EIAC accredits halal certification bodies authorised to issue certificates recognised for UAE market entry under the ESMA regulatory framework. EIAC holds full member signatory status under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), giving its accreditation decisions global standing. EIAC also maintains bilateral recognition agreements with accreditation bodies in Turkey (HAK) and across the GCC via GAC, making it a critical gateway for international certification bodies seeking UAE market recognition.