Accreditation helps CABs provide services with confidence. Accreditation demonstrates a CAB's success and ability to carry out the activities defined by its specific program scope of accreditation. CABs are able to obtain independent, third-party, reliable outputs for themselves and their clients. ASL accreditation processes and criteria are strictly implemented in accordance with international standards and guidelines, so ASL accreditation programs are accepted internationally. Accreditation facilitates acceptance of products or services. Accreditation provides consumers with assurance that products or services confirm to applicable specifications.