Accreditation Criteria

Our program accredits Certification Bodies as below:

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) grants accreditation to Certification Bodies demonstrating full compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Management Systems ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015

  • Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems - Part 1: Requirements

  • ISO/IEC 17021-3:2017 For Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)

  • ISO/IEC 17021-2:2016 For Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)

  • ISO/IEC TS 17021-10:2018 For Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)

  • ISO 22003-1:2022 for Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22000)

  • ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 For Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001)

  • ISO TS 17021-9-2016 For Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ISO 37001)

  • ISO/IEC 17021-6:2014 For Business Continuity Management Systems (ISO 22301)

  • ISO/IEC TS 17021-11:2018 For Facility Management Management Systems (ISO 41001)

  • ISO/IEC TS 17021-13:2021 For Compliance Management Systems (ISO 37301)

  • Food Code Requirements based on CAC/RCP for HACCP Certification

  • ISO 50003:2021 For Energy management systems (ISO 55001)

  • ISO 13485:2016 For Medical Device Quality Management Systems

  • ISO 20121:2024 For Event sustainability management systems

  • UAE S. 5037:2021 For Tolerance and Coexistence Management Systems

  • OH/SD/ADHICS/0.9 (ADHICS) Standard: 2019 For Abu Dhabi-Healthcare Information and Cyber Security

  • Persons Certifications: ISO/IEC 17024:2012

  • Conformity assessment- General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons

  • Food safety persons

  • Lifting equipment persons

  • Lifeguards

  • Fairground and amusement equipment persons

  • Pest control persons

  • Health and safety persons

  • Products Certifications: ISO/IEC 17065:2012

  • Conformity assessment- Requirements for bodies certifying products processes and services

  • Construction materials

  • Food products

  • Cosmetics

  • Textiles

  • Fire safety products

  • Communication equipment

  • Electrical appliances & mechanical equipment

  • ISO/IEC 17029:2019

  • Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies

  • ISO 14065:2020

  • General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information

Where and How to Apply

You can apply through:

EIAC portal

www.eiac.gov.ae

Email

Healthcare@eiac.gov.ae

Follow these simple steps:
Step 01

Log in to EIAC portal using your username and password, or UAE Pass.

Step 02

Fill the application form and upload the documents.

Step 03

Pay the application Fees.

Step 04

Receive EIAC’s response (approval, rejection, or return for modifications) within 5 working days.

What is Required

  1. 1) Valid Legal professional, commercial, trade License with relevant activities.
  2. 2) Quality Manual / Internal Regulation for Operations or relevant document (e.g. Surgical Department Regulation).
  3. 3) Location Map.
  4. 4) Organization Chart with names of Directors/ Heads of Departments.
  5. 5) Fulfilled Self-Assessment and Document Review Tool Form.
  6. 6) Scientific Bodies and operating committees TORs (Terms of References).
  7. 7) Minutes/ Report of Last Management Review Meeting and of other committees recent meetings.
  8. 8) Report of Last Internal Audit and External Audit (for any existing Management System or accreditation program).
  9. 9) Regulation/ Legislation documents in the countries where healthcare provider is located and/or providing services.
  10. 10) Quality KPIs, Operational KPIs, Healthcare Acquired Infections data (for a period of at least 4 months).
  11. 11) Incidents’ data sheets (for a period of at least 4 months).
  12. 12) Patient Satisfaction Survey results.

Service Procedure

Step 01

Registration & Application Submission

Step 02

Preliminary Review

Step 03

Document Review

Step 04

Pre-Assessment (Optional)

How Much to Pay

How Much to Pay
Application
500
Application submission and file review fee.
Document Review
3500
Fee for reviewing technical documents and management system.
Pre – Assessment Visit
2500
Preliminary visit fee / Assessment day / Assessor.
Accreditation Assessment Visit
6500
Official accreditation assessment visit fee / Assessment day / Assessor.
Follow up Visit
6500
Follow-up visit fee to address observations.
Periodic Visit
0
Periodic visit fee to maintain accreditation status.

How to Pay

Payment channels:
  • Easy Payment
    • Cash
    • via ePay Portal

      Payments can be made through the following link: <a href="https://portal.dm.gov.ae/ePayAdhoc/welcomeAdhocCustomer.do?method=launchAdhocHome&amp;locale=1" target="_blank">Click Here</a>

  • Al Ansari Exchange
    • Cash
    • Al Ansari Exchange

      Payments can be made at any Al Ansari Exchange branch across the UAE.<br>• Payee: Al Ansari Exchange L.L.C.<br>• Note: Transfer charges must be included in the payment.<br>• Requirement: A copy of the payment receipt must be shared with the designated EIAC contact person.

Payment Methods
  • Noqodi
  • Direct debit
  • Credit card
  • Apple Pay
  • Samsung Pay

Related Services

Before applying for this service, make sure you have Permit to practice (For Emirates of Dubai' CABs only)

Related Services

Inspection Bodies
Healthcare Organisation

Who Can Apply

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Day Surgery Centers
  • Fertility Centers/Clinics
  • Home Healthcare Services
  • Medical Tourism Facilitators
  • Telehealth Service Providers

Relevant EIAC Accreditation Requirements

4 Related Publications

Title Document ID Release Date
General Accreditation Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-001 2024-07-23
The Conditions for the Use of EIAC Accreditation Symbol and ILAC MRA/ IAF MLA Marks EIAC-RQ-GEN-002 2024-11-27
Emirates International Accreditation Centre Fees Structure Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-003 2025-01-29
EIAC Accreditation Standard for Healthcare Providers EIAC-RQ-HCO-003 2022-04-12

Legislations

3 Legislations

Title Document ID Release Date
General Accreditation Requirements Law No. (9) of 2024 (English) 2024-07-23
Regulation no. (2) of 2010 Concerning regulation of Conformity Assessment Bodies works in the Emirate of Dubai Regulation No. 2 of 2010 2024-07-23
Regulation no. (2) of 2010 Concerning regulation of Conformity Assessment Bodies works in the Emirate of Dubai Regulation No. 2 of 2010 2024-07-23

Circulars

2 Related Circulars

Title Document ID Release Date
Calculation of Knowledge and Innovation Dirham Fees EIAC/01/2025 2025-04-16
EIAC’s Service Fee Payment EIAC/01/2024 2024-01-29

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