Introduction
- Introduction
- References
- International Observer Members
- International Association Members
- International Regional 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
Comoros is a small island nation in the Indian Ocean off southeastern Africa, comprising three main islands (Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mohéli) with Moroni as capital.
Geography and Population
The archipelago spans 1,861 km² with volcanic terrain, tropical climate, and ~850,000 people mostly practicing Sunni Islam; official languages are Comorian, Arabic, and French. Economy relies on subsistence agriculture (vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang), fishing, and remittances amid poverty and political instability post-1975 independence from France.
Accreditation Context
No national accreditation body equivalent to INN (Chile), CNAS (China), or ONAC (Colombia) operates in Comoros for ISO 17020/17021/17065/17025/15189 scopes based on available data; conformity assessment likely relies on regional/international bodies or French systems given Mayotte’s status.
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- United Nations (UN): Comoros is a full UN member.
- African Union (AU): A member state.
- Arab League: A member.
- World Trade Organization (WTO): Became a member in 2024.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO): Member.
- Indian Ocean Commission (IOC): Member.
- Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): Member.
- France: A major partner, administers Mayotte, a disputed island.
- United States: Friendly relations, non-resident ambassador.
- China, EU, Japan, etc.: Dialogue Partners in IORA.
- United Nations (UN)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD/World Bank)
- International Development Association (IDA)
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- African Union (AU)
- Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
- Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP)
- Indian Ocean Commission (IOC): Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, and Comoros.
- African Union (AU): Most African nations, including Comoros.
- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA): Includes many East African nations like Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, etc., plus Comoros.
- Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): A broader group including Australia, Bangladesh, France, India, South Africa, and others, with Comoros as a member.
- United Nations (UN)
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
- League of Arab States (Arab League) (Comoros is the only member entirely in the Southern Hemisphere).
Comoros lacks a national accreditation body operating under ISO/IEC 17011 for conformity assessment like laboratories, inspection, or certification bodies.
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Accreditation Status
No designated entity equivalent to ONAC (Colombia) or CNAS (China) exists in Comoros for ISO 17020/17021/17065/17025 scopes; quality infrastructure relies on regional African bodies (e.g., AFRAC, SANAS) or international recognitions. Conformity assessment services are typically provided by French-accredited bodies due to historical ties and Mayotte’s EU status.
For accreditation needs, contact AFRAC (African Accreditation Cooperation) or international body for signatories serving Comoros.
Comoros has no national accreditation body accrediting inspection bodies to ISO/IEC 17020.
Inspection Body ISO 17020 – Comoros
No local Organismes d’Inspection operate under ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation within Comoros; conformity assessment relies on regional African accreditation cooperation (AFRAC) or international bodies from France/EU due to colonial ties and Mayotte’s status. Inspections for trade, safety, or environment use services from AFRAC signatories (e.g., COFRAC France) or international body recognized entities.
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Comoros has no national accreditation body accrediting certification bodies to ISO/IEC 17021.
Certification Body ISO 17021 – Comoros
No local Organismes de Certification de Systèmes de Gestion operate under ISO/IEC 17021 accreditation in Comoros; management system certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, etc.) rely on international bodies from France (COFRAC-accredited), AFRAC region, or international body signatories due to lack of national infrastructure.
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Comoros has no national accreditation body accrediting product certification bodies to ISO/IEC 17065.
Product Certification Body ISO 17065 – Comoros
No local Organismes de Certificación de Productos operate under ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation in Comoros; product certifications for trade compliance (e.g., electrical safety, construction materials) rely on international bodies from France (COFRAC), EU, or international body signatories given historical ties and lack of national quality infrastructure.
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Comoros has no national accreditation body accrediting laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 15189 (ISO 17065 applies to product certification bodies, not labs).
Accreditation Laboratory ISO 17025/15189 – Comoros
No local testing, calibration, or medical laboratories operate under these standards in Comoros due to absent national infrastructure; services rely on regional AFRAC signatories, French COFRAC-accredited labs, or international ILAC-recognized entities serving Indian Ocean/African markets.
Contact international body or AFRAC for laboratories covering Comoros; no local directory exists.
Comoros has no national accreditation body accrediting rating agencies or verification bodies to ISO 14064 or ISO/IEC 17021.
Rating Agencies ISO 14064/17021 – Comoros
No local GHG verification or management system certification bodies operate under these standards in Comoros; services rely on international international body signatories from France (COFRAC), AFRAC region, or global firms due to absent national quality infrastructure.
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Comoros has no national accreditation body accrediting GHG verification or validation bodies to ISO 14064 or ISO/IEC 17029.
GHG Verification/Validator – Comoros
No local Organismes de Vérification GEI operate under these standards in Comoros; GHG verification for carbon credits, inventories, or projects relies on international international body signatories from France (COFRAC), AFRAC region, or global verifiers due to absent national quality infrastructure.
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Comoros has no national accreditation body, thus no “Privilege Membership” program exists.
Membership Status
Comoros lacks quality infrastructure for conformity assessment accreditation (ISO 17011/17020/17021/17065/17025), with no membership categories, associate programs, or privileged tiers available. Regional cooperation through AFRAC (African Accreditation Cooperation) provides indirect access to accreditation services without local membership structures.
For accreditation needs, contact AFRAC signatories serving Comoros; no local entity offers memberships.
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