The Requirements for Accreditation of Standards Development Organisations sets out the resources, processes and infrastructure necessary to achieve accreditation. 

Some of the key requirements include:

• Credibility and repute within the sector to support its accreditation in the area of standardisation.
• Knowledge of the sector’s interests and issues and be representative of the sector for which accreditation is sought.
• The resources and processes to carry out the Standards development work within its scope of accreditation.
• Demonstrated neutrality and independence.