ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Accreditation Service Order
4. Functions of KENAS
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
4. Functions of KENAS
(1)KENAS shall perform the following functions—(a)develop, regulate and review the criteria or requirements for accreditation of conformity assessment bodies;(b)accredit conformity assessment bodies;(c)open, maintain and update the register of accredited conformity assessment bodies;(d)design and issue identification numbers and certificates to all accredited conformity assessment bodies;(e)publish in the Gazette all conformity assessment bodies that have been accredited within a particular year annually;(f)promote the use of accreditation marks and certificates issued to accredited conformity assessment bodies;(g)promote competence and equivalence of accredited bodies;(h)establish and nurture relations and co-operation with regional and international accreditation bodies, persons, associations and organizations that KENAS may consider desirable or appropriate, in furtherance of the objectives and purposes for which KENAS is established;(i)promote accreditation as a means of facilitating regional and international trade and enhancing economic performance and transformation;(j)participate in the formulation of regional and international guidelines and standards to facilitate the accreditation process;(k)raise awareness on the importance and purpose of accreditation; and(l)promote KENAS as the sole National Accreditation Body in the scope of accreditation.(2)KENAS shall carry out accreditation based on—(a)Government regulations;(c)the requirement for health, safety, and protection of the environment; and(d)the market and the needs of clients.