Global ACI is a global network of accreditation bodies and other organisations involved in conformity assessment activities. Its key roles include:

• To maintain and expand the Global ACI Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between accreditation body member signatories, with the aim of reducing risk to businesses and their customers and ensuring that an accredited certificate, statement or report may be relied upon anywhere in the world.
• To develop and harmonise accreditation practices worldwide.
• To promote accreditation as an effective mechanism for providing confidence in goods and services, which is essential to global trade facilitation.