Introduction

Introduction

Bulgaria Conformity Assessment Introduction

Executive Agency “Bulgarian Accreditation Service” (EA BAS) serves as Bulgaria’s national accreditation body, signatory to EA MLA and international body MRA for ISO/IEC 17025 labs, ISO 15189 medical labs, ISO/IEC 17020 inspection, ISO/IEC 17065 product certification, and ISO/IEC 17021 management systems.​

Accreditation Framework

EA BAS accredits CABs under EU Regulation 765/2008, ensuring compliance with harmonized standards for CE marking and market surveillance.​

Key Accredited Entities

  • Bulgarkontrola S.A.: EA BAS accredited ISO 17065 product certification, ISO 17025 lab, ISO 17020 Type A inspection.​

  • SGS Bulgaria: ISO 17025 accredited lab for GMO/food testing, ANAB ISO 45001 certification.​

Scope Coverage

Scope Standard EA BAS Signatory Status
Testing/Calibration Labs ISO/IEC 17025 ​ international body
Product Certification ISO/IEC 17065 ​ international body
Management Systems ISO/IEC 17021 ​ international body
Inspection Bodies ISO/IEC 17020 ​ international body

Bulgaria’s EA BAS enables full EU single market recognition via multilateral agreements for accredited CABs supporting product conformity and quality infrastructure.

References

Bulgaria Conformity Assessment References

EA BAS maintains public registers for accredited CABs under ISO/IEC 170xx standards via national database accessible at nab-bas.bg.​

Primary Sources

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Key CAB Registers

Entity Accreditation Reference Link
Bulgarkontrola ISO 17065/17025/17020 ​ bulgarkontrola.bg
SGS Bulgaria ISO 17025/45001 ​ sgs.com/en-bg
BDS Standards ISO 17065 adoption ​ bds-bg.org

Access EA BAS register at nab-bas.bg for current accredited laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection under EU Regulation 765/2008.

International Observer Members

Bulgaria isn’t typically listed as an “observer” in major international bodies because it’s a full member of key organizations like the WTO (since 1996) and the EU (since 2007), holding full membership in many global/European groups; however, other countries might be observers in specific contexts where Bulgaria participates, like some WTO sessions or bodies like CERN where Bulgaria joined as a member in 1999, not an observer, so you need to specify the organization for observer lists. 
To find “International Observer Members” related to Bulgaria, you need to specify which international body you’re asking about, as Bulgaria is usually a full member. 
Examples of Bulgaria’s status:

International Association Members

Bulgaria is a member of numerous international organizations, including the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), NATO, IMF, World Bank (IDA), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization), with its country name listed as “Bulgaria” (BGR) in these associations, indicating its active participation in global governance and standards. 
Here are some key international organizations where Bulgaria is a member:
  • United Nations (UN): A member state since 2002, serving on the UN Security Council.
  • European Union (EU): A member state, participating in various EU bodies.
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): A member country.
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF): A member country.
  • World Bank Group (IDA): Joined the International Development Association (IDA) in 2021.
  • International Maritime Organization (IMO): A member state.
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO): Has a member body (BDS).
  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): A member state.
  • International Solar Alliance (ISA): Signed the framework as a prospective member. 

International Regional Member

Bulgaria is a member of several international regional groups, primarily in Europe, including the European Union (EU), NATO, the Schengen Area, the Bucharest Nine (B9), the United Nations (UN) Eastern European Group, and has close ties through organizations like the CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement), with neighboring countries like Turkey, Romania, and Greece being key partners in various regional economic and security initiatives. 
Key Regional Memberships:
  • European Union (EU): Joined January 1, 2007.
  • NATO: Member since March 29, 2004, actively involved in initiatives like the Bucharest Nine (B9).
  • Schengen Area: Joined for air and sea borders in 2024, full membership in 2025.
  • United Nations: Member of the Eastern European Group (UN).
  • Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA): Full member since 1998, fostering regional trade. 
Key Regional Partners (Neighbors & Trade):
  • Turkey, Romania, Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine: Key partners and neighbors involved in regional cooperation, trade, and security dialogues, often through EU and NATO frameworks. 

Accreditation Body ISO 17011

Bulgaria EA BAS ISO/IEC 17011 Accreditation Body Status

Executive Agency “Bulgarian Accreditation Service” (EA BAS) operates as Bulgaria’s sole national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011:2017, designated by law per EU Regulation 765/2008, with full EA MLA signatory status for accrediting CABs across testing, inspection, certification, and validation/verification scopes.

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ISO/IEC 17011 Compliance

EA BAS transitioned to ISO/IEC 17011:2017 via EA peer evaluation, ensuring impartiality, competence, and consistent operation for CAB accreditation; BDS EN ISO/IEC 17011:2018 adopted nationally.​

Scope Coverage

Scope MLA Status Coverage
Testing Labs international body ​ ISO/IEC 17025
Product Certification EA MLA ​ ISO/IEC 17065
Management Systems international body​ ISO/IEC 17021
Validation/Verification EA MLA ISO 17029 ​ ISO 14065 GHG

EA BAS holds ISO/IEC 17011:2017 designation enabling EU-wide recognition of accredited CABs via multilateral agreements.​

Inspection Body ISO 17020

Bulgaria EA BAS ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Bodies

EA BAS accredits inspection bodies under ISO/IEC 17020:2012 as Type A (independent third-party), enabling EU-wide recognition via EA MLA and international body MRA for conformity assessment supporting CE marking and market surveillance.​

Key Accredited Entities

  • Bulgarkontrola S.A.: Type A inspection (fuels, construction products), EA BAS accredited, EU Notified Body CE 1814.​

  • SGS Bulgaria: Type A inspection (sample taking, offices in Sofia/Burgas/Varna/Ruse), BDS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012.​

  • Cargo Inspections Services Ltd.: Type A for cargo/quality control, EA BAS accredited until 2026.​

  • Control Union Bulgaria: Type A inspection body, EA BAS accredited since 2021.

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Scope Coverage

Entity Type Key Scopes Status
Bulgarkontrola A ​ Fuels, construction ​ CE 1814
SGS Bulgaria A ​ Sampling/distribution Multiple sites
Cargo Inspections A ​ Cargo/quality Valid to 2026
Control Union A ​ General inspection Since 2021

EA BAS ISO 17020 Type A bodies (Bulgarkontrola, SGS) support EU directives via full multilateral recognition.

Certification Body ISO 17021

Bulgaria EA BAS ISO/IEC 17021 Certification Bodies

EA BAS accredits management systems certification bodies under ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, enabling international body recognition for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, and 22000 schemes supporting EU market access.​

Key Accredited Entities

  • Incert EOOD: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, 37001 (Reg. No. 18 OOS).​

  • Alpha Quality Certification (AQ Cert): ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, 27001, 50001, 39001 (Reg. No. 09 CAB).​

  • SGS Bulgaria Ltd.: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 (Reg. OSS 11310).​

  • CTEC Ltd.: Management systems certification (Reg. No. 11OCC).

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Scope Coverage

Entity Key Schemes EA BAS Reg. No. Status
Incert 9001/14001/45001 ​ 18 OOS international body
AQ Cert 9001/14001/45001/27001 ​ 09 CAB Full scope
SGS Bulgaria 9001/14001/45001 ​ OSS 11310 Multiple sites
CTEC Management systems ​ 11OCC Valid to 2022+

EA BAS ISO 17021 CBs (Incert, SGS, AQ Cert) provide EU-recognized certifications via full multilateral agreements.​

Product Certification Body ISO 17065

Bulgaria EA BAS ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Bodies

EA BAS accredits product certification bodies under BDS EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012, enabling EA MLA recognition for EU market access including organic production under Regulation (EU) 2018/848.​

Key Accredited Entities

  • Bulgarkontrola AD: Product certification (fuels, construction, organic), EA BAS accredited, EU Notified Body CE 1814.​

  • Bulaqua-Standart Ltd.: Voluntary certification schemes accredited by EA BAS.

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Scope Coverage

Entity Key Products Status Regulation
Bulgarkontrola Fuels/construction/organic ​ EA MLA CE 1814, EU 2018/848
Bulaqua-Standart Quality marks ​ Accredited Voluntary schemes

EA BAS ISO 17065 bodies (Bulgarkontrola) support EU harmonized standards and organic certification via full multilateral recognition.​

Accredidation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185

Bulgaria EA BAS Accredited Laboratories ISO/IEC 17025 / ISO 15189

EA BAS accredits testing/calibration laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and medical laboratories under ISO 15189:2022, enabling international body recognition across EU member states for conformity assessment.​

Key Accredited Entities

  • SGS Bulgaria Ltd.: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs (Varna/Burgas/Sofia) for petroleum, chemicals, GMO/food testing.​

  • STROYCONTROL 2003 Ltd.: ISO/IEC 17025:2018 construction materials testing (Cert. No. 182 LI).​

  • National Laboratory Bul Rose: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory.​

  • EMSYST Ltd.: ISO/IEC 17025 calibration laboratory.​

  • Samel 90 AD: ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratory since 2008.​

Scope Coverage

Standard Key Labs Coverage Status
ISO/IEC 17025 SGS, STROYCONTROL, Bul Rose ​ Testing/calibration, construction, GMO/food international body ​
ISO 15189 Medical labs via EA BAS ​ Clinical diagnostics EA MLA signatory

EA BAS ISO 17025 labs (SGS Bulgaria, STROYCONTROL) support EU market surveillance with full ILAC mutual recognition.​

Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021

Bulgaria EA BAS Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021

EA BAS accredits verification bodies under ISO 14065 (GHG validation/verification) and certification bodies under ISO/IEC 17021-1 for ISO 14001 EMS, enabling EA MLA and international body recognition across EU markets.​

Standards Framework

ISO 14064 series specifies GHG inventories/projects/verification principles; ISO 14065 ensures verifier competence combined with ISO 17029 for validation/verification. EA BAS ISO 17021 CBs cover ISO 14001 environmental schemes with full multilateral status.​

Key Accredited Entities

  • Incert EOOD: ISO 17021 accredited for ISO 14001 EMS (Reg. No. 18 OOC).​

  • SGS Bulgaria: ISO 17021 management systems including ISO 14001, ISO 14064 awareness/verification services.​

  • Control Union Bulgaria: ISO 14064-1 GHG emission verification services.

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Framework Status

Aspect Standard Status Coverage
GHG Verification ISO 14065 ​ EA MLA Organizational inventories
EMS Certification ISO 17021/14001 ​ IAF MLA Environmental management
EA BAS Verifiers ISO 14065+17029 ​ Signatory ​ EU-wide recognition

EA BAS accredits ISO 14065 verifiers and ISO 17021 CBs (Incert, SGS) for GHG/EMS schemes via full international body multilateral agreements.

GHG Verification / Validator

Bulgaria EA BAS GHG Verification / Validators ISO 14065

EA BAS accredits GHG validation/verification bodies under BDS EN ISO 14065:2021 + ISO/IEC 17029, maintaining EA MLA signatory status for EU ETS and Regulation (EC) No 2018/2067 compliance.​

Standards Framework

ISO 14065:2021 specifies competence for GHG verifiers; EA BAS assesses via BAS QI 12 for European Greenhouse Gas schemes including EU ETS operator/aircraft verifications.​

Key Accredited Entities

  • SGS Bulgaria EOOD: EA BAS accredited verification body (Order A 341/28.08), BDS EN ISO 14065:2021 for GHG assertions under EU schemes.​

  • Control Union Bulgaria: ISO 14064 emission verification services, supports ISO 14065 frameworks regionally.​

Framework Status

Aspect Status Coverage
ISO 14065 Verifiers EA MLA signatory ​ EU ETS, GHG statements
EA BAS Accreditation BAS QI 12 ​ Operator/aircraft emissions
SGS Bulgaria Order A 341 ​ Regulation 2018/2067
Multilateral Recognition Full international body ​ EU-wide validity

EA BAS ISO 14065 accredited verifiers (SGS Bulgaria) enable EU ETS compliance via multilateral agreements.

Previledge Membership

Bulgaria EA BAS Privilege Membership Framework

EA BAS maintains public registers of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) as the sole national accreditation body under EU Regulation 765/2008, granting automatic EU-wide recognition via EA MLA signatory status without separate “privilege” designations.​

Accreditation Benefits

Accredited CABs receive priority listing in EA BAS registers, enabling full market access across EU single market for CE marking and notified body functions; no additional privileged membership schemes exist.​

Recognition Status

Aspect Status Coverage
EA BAS Registers Public access ​ All ISO 170xx CABs
EA MLA Signatory Full recognition ​ Calibration/testing/inspection/certification
EU Market Access Automatic ​ CE marking/notified bodies
Sole National AB LNACAB designated ​ No competing schemes

EA BAS accreditation provides equivalent “privileged” status via multilateral agreements without separate membership programs.​

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