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The facility between certification and accreditation.

R Lasala1, R Rizzello

  • 1Istituto di Ricerche Biomediche A. Marxer, RBM, Torino, Italy.

Quality Assurance (San Diego, Calif.)
|December 10, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Companies increasingly seek certifications to validate their products and services. This study clarifies the complex landscape of necessary qualifications for contract research organizations, aiding management in navigating certification options.

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Area of Science:

  • Business Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Research & Development

Background:

  • Market demands drive companies to seek recognition for their products and services through certifications.
  • An increasing number of organizations, including contract research organizations (CROs), are pursuing certifications.
  • Certifications are viewed by CROs not just as compliance but as a market validation tool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and clarify the landscape of certifications and qualifications for research organizations.
  • To define the terminology associated with various forms of attestation (accreditation, certification, registration).
  • To identify potential similarities among different types of recognition for CROs.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive investigation into the current scenario of certificates and qualifications for research organizations.

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  • Analysis of the purpose, aims, and actions related to different types of attestation.
  • Exploration of possible similarities between various analyzed recognitions.

    • Main Results:

    • The study clarifies the complex array of certifications available to research organizations.
    • It addresses the common misunderstandings regarding the purpose and application of different attestations.
    • Potential overlaps and similarities between various certification types were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Navigating the 'jungle of certifications' can be challenging for management due to unclear distinctions.
    • Understanding the specific aims and benefits of each attestation is crucial for CROs.
    • This research provides a clearer framework for research organizations to select appropriate qualifications.