Impartiality Policy
Maintaining fairness, independence and objectivity throughout accreditation activities and decision-making.
Our Commitment to Impartiality
Impartiality is essential to the credibility and reliability of accreditation. Accreditation activities should be conducted objectively, without favouritism, bias, commercial pressure or conflicts of interest.
USIAC is committed to identifying and addressing risks that could compromise impartiality in its assessment, review and decision-making activities.
Key Principles
Independence
Accreditation assessments and decisions should be based on objective evidence and applicable requirements, free from undue influence.
Conflict of Interest
Actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest should be identified, evaluated and appropriately managed.
Fair Treatment
Applicants and accredited organisations should be treated consistently and fairly under the applicable accreditation criteria.
Confidentiality
Information obtained during accreditation activities should be protected and handled according to applicable confidentiality requirements.
Objective Decisions
Accreditation decisions should be supported by documented evidence and made through the authorised decision-making process.
Continuous Monitoring
Impartiality risks should be reviewed periodically and addressed through appropriate safeguards and corrective measures.
Policy Commitment: All personnel and individuals involved in accreditation activities are expected to uphold impartiality and report circumstances that may affect objective and fair conduct.