Introduction
- Introduction
- References
- International Observer Members
- International Association Members
- International Reginal Members
- International Reginal Members
- Accreditation Body ISO 17011
- Inspection Body ISO 17020
- Certification Body ISO 17021
- Product Certification Body ISO 17065
- Accredidation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185
- Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021
- GHG Verification / Validator
- Previledge Membership
Bolivia Conformity Assessment Introduction
Bolivia’s standardization and accreditation framework operates through IBNORCA (Instituto Boliviano de Normas y Calidad), managing ISO standards adoption with limited international accreditations amid economic challenges under President Rodrigo Paz (inaugurated Nov 2025).
Key Institutions
IBNORCA serves as the national standards body, developing Bolivian norms (NB) aligned with ISO/IEC standards and providing certification services. The Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones regulates sector-specific conformity.
Accreditation Status
| Framework | Status | Coverage |
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| ISO 17021 CBs | Internal IBNORCA | Management systems |
| ISO 17025 Labs | Limited scopes | Testing/calibration |
| ISO 17020 Inspectors | Sectoral only | Telecom/mining |
| Product Cert (17065) | IBNORCA marks | Mandatory imports |
Bolivia relies on IBNORCA for domestic conformity with regional Andean Community (CAN) mutual recognition; international accreditation gaps persist.
Bhutan Conformity Assessment References
IBNORCA Bolivia: Instituto Boliviano de Normas y Calidad – National standards body.
Core BSB Documents
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Bhutan Standards Bureau main site: https://bsb.gov.bt
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NABCB accreditation scope: https://nabcb.qci.org.in/bhutan-standards-bureau/
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BSB downloads (SWS forms): https://bsb.gov.bt/download/
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SARSO membership: https://www.iso.org/member/374819.html
ISO Standards Coverage
| Standard | Key Reference | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 17020 | BSB inspections | Product/construction |
| ISO 17021 | NABCB BSB cert | FSMS/QMS |
| ISO 17025 | NABL calibration dir | Metrology lab |
| ISO 17065 | BSB testing | BTS marks |
| ISO 14064 | Training only | No validators |
| ISO 15189 | None | Medical labs |
Primary sources: BSB/NABCB/NABL directories validate Bhutan framework status as of 2025.
United Nations (UN)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Mercosur (Southern Common Market)
United Nations (UN)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Organization of American States (OAS)
MERCOSUR
Union of South American Nations (USAN/UNASUR)
United Nations (UN)
Latin American Integration Association (LAIA/ALADI)
Mercosur (Southern Common Market)
Andean Community
Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO)
- United Nations: Member of the Latin American and Caribbean States (GRULAC) regional group.
- Andean Community (CAN): A founding member.
- Mercosur (Southern Common Market): Associate member.
- Organization of American States (OAS).
- Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).
- Latin American Integration Association (LAIA).
- Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO).
- Bank of the South.
- World Trade Organization (WTO).
- International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, IDA).
- International Labour Organization (ILO).
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
- International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Bolivia Accreditation Body ISO/IEC 17011 Framework
Bolivia’s Instituto Boliviano de Metrología (IBMETRO) serves as the national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011, accrediting conformity assessment bodies including IBNORCA for management systems certification.
ISO/IEC 17011 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17011:2017 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistent operation for accreditation bodies evaluating certification bodies, labs, and inspectors.
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National Implementation
IBMETRO’s Dirección Técnica de Acreditación (DTA) accredits IBNORCA per ISO/IEC 17021 for scopes like other services and public administration. IBNORCA handles standards, certification, inspection, and labs within Andean Community (CAN) frameworks.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| IBMETRO DTA | ISO 17011 operations | National accreditation |
| IBNORCA Accredited | ISO 17021 CB | Management systems |
| CAN Regional | SAC quality system | Andean mutual recognition |
| Inspection/Labs | IBNORCA internal | Pursuing scopes |
IBMETRO provides ISO 17011 accreditation primarily to IBNORCA, supporting Bolivia’s conformity assessment via CAN regional integration.
Bolivia IBNORCA ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Bodies
IBNORCA’s Organismo de Inspección holds IBMETRO DTA accreditation under ISO/IEC 17020 for inspections including lifting equipment, road machinery, slings, and safety devices.
ISO/IEC 17020 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 establishes competence, impartiality, and consistency for inspection bodies covering products, processes, and services like equipment safety verification.
National Implementation
IBNORCA provides accredited inspections for cranes, forklifts, excavators, loaders, and related elements, issuing conformity certificates or non-conformance reports with security labels. DTA-IBMETRO accredits per NB/ISO/IEC 17020, supporting CAN regional recognition.
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Deming Certification Services:
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- Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
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Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| IBNORCA OI | IBMETRO accredited | Lifting/road machinery |
| DTA-IBMETRO | ISO 17011/17020 | Inspection scopes |
| CAN Regional | Mutual recognition | Andean trade support |
| Competitors | Emerging accredited firms | Market expansion |
IBNORCA leads ISO 17020 inspections via DTA accreditation, enhancing safety compliance in Bolivia’s industrial sectors.
Bolivia IBNORCA ISO/IEC 17021 Certification Bodies
IBNORCA holds IBMETRO DTA accreditation under ISO/IEC 17021-1 for management systems certification covering ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), ISO 45001 (OHSMS), ISO 22000 (FSMS), and ISO 27001 (ISMS) across multiple international body sectors.
ISO/IEC 17021 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistency for bodies certifying management systems through audits and surveillance.
National Implementation
IBNORCA provides accredited certification services under DTA-IBMETRO oversight, supporting SNMAC quality infrastructure and CAN regional trade. Accreditation confirmed via international body and DTA catalogs for sectors like agriculture, services, and manufacturing.
Framework Status
| Scope | Standard | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|
| QMS | ISO 9001:2015 | DTA active |
| EMS | ISO 14001:2015 | IAF aligned |
| OHSMS | ISO 45001:2018 | Sector 1-19 |
| FSMS | ISO 22000 | Food chain |
| ISMS | ISO 27001:2022 | Information security |
IBNORCA DTA ISO 17021 accreditation enables recognized management systems certification within Bolivia’s SNMAC and Andean frameworks.
- Deming Certification Services:
- Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
- Deming certifaction and Ratings
- serves Country with a variety of certification services, including ISO 45001 health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 9001 quality management.
- Six Sigma Quality International
- assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.
- Deming Ratings
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Bolivia IBNORCA ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Bodies
IBNORCA provides product certification services under ISO/IEC 17065 through IBMETRO DTA accreditation, covering conformity to Bolivian norms (NB) for imports, exports, and mandatory sectors.
ISO/IEC 17065 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17065:2012 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistency for bodies certifying products, processes, and services via testing, inspection, and audits.
National Implementation
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IBNORCA Services: Certifies products per NB standards with SNMAC integration and CAN regional recognition.
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DTA Accreditation: IBMETRO evaluates against ISO 17065 for product certifiers; IBNORCA confirmed operational.
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Specialized Bodies: IMOcert Latinoamérica (DAkkS accredited) and Bolicert (IOAS accredited) handle organics under ISO 17065.
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- Six Sigma Labs
- Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025,
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Technologies Lab
- Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
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Framework Status
| Body | Accreditation | Coverage |
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| IBNORCA | DTA-IBMETRO | General products/NB |
| IMOcert | DAkkS | Organics/sustainable |
| Bolicert | IOAS | Organic certification |
| CAN | Regional MRA | Andean trade |
IBNORCA leads ISO 17065 product certification via DTA within SNMAC; specialized organics via international accreditations.
Bolivia IBMETRO DTA Accredited Laboratories ISO 17025 / ISO 15189
DTA-IBMETRO accredits testing/calibration labs under ISO/IEC 17025 and clinical labs under ISO 15189, with Plexus as Bolivia’s first private ISO 15189-accredited facility; IBNORCA labs pursue scopes.
ISO Standards Requirements
ISO/IEC 17025 ensures competence for testing/calibration labs via technical proficiency and quality management. ISO 15189 specifies quality/competence for medical labs handling clinical samples.
National Implementation
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DTA-IBMETRO: international body signatory accredits labs per NB/ISO 17025 (e.g., TECAP environmental, fertilizers) and ISO 15189.
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ISO 15189 Clinical: Plexus Laboratorio Clínico y Molecular holds accreditation as first private facility.
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RedLab Network: Accredited labs listed in DTA catalogs support SNMAC conformity.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| ISO 17025 Testing/Cal | Multiple accredited | Chemistry/environmental |
| ISO 15189 Clinical | Plexus private | First national milestone |
| DTA-IBMETRO | international body MRA signatory | CAN regional support |
| IBNORCA Labs | Pursuing scopes | Integrated services |
DTA-IBMETRO enables ISO 17025/15189 accreditation via international body, strengthening Bolivia’s lab competence within SNMAC.
Bolivia Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021 Framework
Bolivia lacks dedicated rating agencies accredited under ISO 14064 for GHG verification; IBNORCA provides ISO 17021-accredited management systems certification including ISO 14001 EMS, but no specific ISO 14064 GHG scopes documented via DTA-IBMETRO.
ISO Standards Overview
ISO 14064 provides GHG quantification, reporting, and verification/validation frameworks (Parts 1-3). ISO/IEC 17021 ensures competence for management systems certification bodies handling environmental schemes.
National Implementation
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IBNORCA EMS: DTA-accredited ISO 17021 covers ISO 14001 without ISO 14064 GHG verification.
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GHG Services: Training and carbon footprint measurement available per ISO 14064, but no accredited validators identified.
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External Access: CAN/SNMAC supports regional services; no local rating agencies listed.
- Deming certifaction and Ratings
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Ratings
- Deming ratings green building solutions, green company rating, green infrastructure ratings, green railway station rating, green metro ratings, green health care rating, green interior rating,green airport ratings, green compus ratings & green school ratings etc.
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- Six Sigma Labs
- Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025,
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Technologies Lab
- Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 14064 GHG | Training/measurement | No accredited verifiers |
| ISO 17021 Ratings | IBNORCA EMS only | ISO 14001 management |
| DTA-IBMETRO | No GHG scopes | General conformity |
| CAN Regional | EMS recognition | Andean trade support |
Bolivia GHG rating unavailable locally; IBNORCA ISO 17021 EMS certification via DTA supports environmental management within SNMAC.
Bolivia GHG Verification / Validator Framework
Bolivia lacks dedicated ISO 14064-3 accredited GHG verification bodies; IBNORCA offers ISO 14001 EMS certification via DTA-IBMETRO but no specific GHG validation scopes documented.
ISO 14064 Verification Standards
ISO 14064-3 specifies competence requirements for validating/verifying GHG statements at organizational/project levels, ensuring impartiality and technical proficiency.
National Implementation
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Carbon Footprint Services: CAF supports ISO 14064 measurement initiatives without formal validation accreditation.
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Training Availability: ISO 14064 courses offered in La Paz/Oruro, indicating capacity building but no operational validators.
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IBNORCA/DTA: EMS certification (ISO 14001) available; GHG verification absent from accredited scopes.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| ISO 14064 Validators | None accredited | Measurement only |
| IBNORCA EMS | ISO 17021 DTA | ISO 14001 management |
| Training | Local courses | Capacity development |
| CAN Regional | EMS recognition | No GHG verification |
Bolivia GHG verification unavailable locally; ISO 14001 EMS via IBNORCA recommended with external validators for ISO 14064 compliance.
Bolivia IBNORCA Privilege Membership Framework
IBNORCA offers affiliate membership providing privilege benefits like discounts, preferential access, exclusive events, and training for organizations and professionals aligned with quality culture promotion.
Membership Benefits
Affiliates receive general discounts, priority quotas, exclusive talks, and company-specific perks supporting standardization and certification activities.
Eligibility and Application
Entities and individuals compatible with IBNORCA’s mission, values, and quality objectives qualify; joint promotion of national quality culture required.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| General Benefits | Discounts/events | All affiliates |
| Company Perks | Exclusive services | Enterprises/public |
| ISO Full Member | Plenary rights | Technical committees |
| IQNET Affiliated | Network access | Global certification |
IBNORCA affiliate membership delivers privilege benefits enhancing quality infrastructure participation within SNMAC and ISO frameworks.
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