United States Accreditation Board (USAB) Accreditation Scheme For The FQA Certification Bodies:

Bodies Providing The Audit And The Certification Of The Fastener Quality Assurance System

(ISO 9001 & ISO 16426) Covered By The Latest Fastener Quality Act (FQA) Public Law 101-592 As Amended 1999 Of The United States Of America.

The Fastener Quality Act (FQA) , Public Law 101-592 (as amended in 1999) of the United States Of America protects public safety by:

Requiring that certain fasteners sold in commerce conform to the specifications to which they are represented to be manufactured;

Providing for accreditation of laboratories engaged in fastener testing;

Requiring inspection, testing, and certification, in accordance with standardized methods.