CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT MECHANISMS IN ROMANIA: ARCHITECTURE OF THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
Abstract
This paper analyzes the architecture of the Romanian certification and accreditation system in the context of the European single market, highlighting the critical role of quality infrastructure for industrial competitiveness. The study explores the historical evolution of accreditation, from the first post-war technical standards to integrated digital systems, starting with 2025-2026. The Romanian accreditation system, although relatively young, has achieved remarkable digital and procedural integration, providing national companies with the "technical passport" necessary to operate on the most demanding European markets.