The Accreditation Council (previously known as Telarc) works with businesses of all sizes, from one-person operations to major corporations and government departments. The certification programmes used have been developed internationally, nationally or within industry.

The Council audits against management system standards for:

• quality
• environment
• greenhouse gas emissions
• occupational health and safety
• food contact packaging
• rail safety
• Forest Stewardship Council
• Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Chain of Custody.

It also performs independent audits for the Accident Compensation Corporation.