National Quality Infrastructure
About Accreditation & Our Agency
Ensuring competence, impartiality, and international trust across the European Single Market.
- Accrediting to ISO/IEC 17011
- EA, ILAC & IAF signatory
- Regulation (EC) No 765/2008
The 2026 Evolution: One Institution for Accreditation & Standardization
On 1 January 2026, the Lithuanian National Accreditation Bureau and the Lithuanian Standardization Department were consolidated into a single, unified institution: the Lithuanian National Accreditation Bureau (LA) — one authority for accreditation and standardization.
This strategic merger streamlines conformity assessment and standard-setting under the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, providing a single point of truth for national quality infrastructure.
- Before
- Lithuanian National Accreditation Bureau + Lithuanian Standardization Department
- Since 2026
- Lithuanian National Accreditation Bureau (LA)
Our Mandate
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is the formal, third-party recognition that a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)—such as a testing laboratory, inspection body, or certification body—is competent to perform specific tasks.
It is not just about compliance; it is the highest level of quality assurance. By operating strictly according to the ISO/IEC 17011 standard, the Bureau ensures that Lithuanian products and services meet the stringent safety and quality requirements necessary for global trade.
Competence, verified. Every accredited body is independently assessed against harmonised standards by qualified technical experts.
Trust, portable. Accredited results and certificates carry the confidence of the entire European Single Market and beyond.
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)
- Testing laboratories
- Inspection bodies
- Certification bodies
Independent assessment by the Bureau
Strictly in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011
Accredited → Trusted worldwide
One assessment. Recognition across the EU and global markets.
How we operate
Our Core Principles
Four commitments that safeguard the credibility of every accreditation decision we make.
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Impartiality
Operating free from commercial, financial, or political pressures.
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Competence
Assessments conducted exclusively by highly qualified technical experts.
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Transparency
Open, publicly accessible registers of all accredited entities.
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Cross-Border Recognition
Tested once, accepted everywhere.
Eliminating technical barriers to trade.
Governance
The Legal & European Framework
Accreditation in Lithuania is a public authority activity governed by strict European and national laws.
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Regulation (EC) No 765/2008
Establishes the legal framework for accreditation across the European Union.
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Law on Conformity Assessment
The national legislation of the Republic of Lithuania empowering the Bureau as the sole national accreditation body.
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EA, ILAC & IAF
The Bureau is a full member and signatory to the Multilateral Recognition Arrangements (MLA/MRA), meaning certificates issued under the Bureau's accreditation are recognized globally.
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We are constantly expanding our pool of industry experts. Help us maintain the integrity of the Lithuanian market.
Published and maintained by the Lithuanian National Accreditation Bureau (LA), under the Ministry of Economy and Innovation.
Content last reviewed: 1 January 2026