To meet the global need in the electronics industry for technically sound ESD Control Programs, EOS/ESD Association, Inc. established an independent third-party facility certification program. The program is administered by EOS/ESD Association, Inc. through country accredited ISO9000 certified bodies that have met the requirements of this program. The Facility Certification Program evaluates a facility's ESD program based on the industry standards ANSI/ESD S20.20 or IEC 61340-5-1.
Certification through an accredited third party provides assurance that standards, goods, and services meet essential requirements throughout the global supply chain – engendering consumer trust and fostering competitiveness. Increasingly, procurement authorities, government agencies, and program/scheme owners are requiring certification to demonstrate the technical competence and impartiality of conformance services and processes. These assessments enhance confidence between buyers and sellers as they mitigate risk.
Certification Bodies The audit is conducted by an EOS/ESD Association, Inc. accredited certification body. Lead assessors working for accredited certification bodies have been trained and certified by the EOS/ESD Association, Inc. Click here to view the list of Accredited Certification Bodies. EOS/ESD Association, Inc. will continue to add new certification bodies as they are certified.
If your company's certification body is not certified with EOS/ESD Association, Inc., please have them contact the Association for materials and information about becoming certified.
The Audit The ESD certification audit focuses on the key elements of an ESD program:
Documentation
ESD Control Element Selection & Function
Training
Purchasing (ESD-related contracts)
Calibration
Non-conforming product, and documentation control
Typically, audits take up to two days. EOS/ESD Association, Inc. facility certification program is based on one facility or several buildings in nearby proximity that are a part of the same line of business with a common management. Multiple locations require additional audits. Facilities must undergo the complete audit annually to be recertified.
ALL FACILITY CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE TO ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 AS OF JULY 1, 2023.
IEC 61340-5-1-2024-released May 2024
Companies can become certified to the 2016 or 2024 version until May 2025. This facilitates a one-year transition.
In June 2025, facility certifications will be based on the 2024 version.
Note:
IECQ Certificates for ANSI/ESD S20.20 are not endorsed by EOS/ESD Association, Inc.
German Cert Co., Ltd. and Novostar are no longer an ESDA accredited Certification Body effective 9/28/2017 and cannot issue ANSI/ESD S20.20 or IEC61340-5-1 facility certification certificates.