IAF and ILAC are pleased to announce the publication of our 2025 World Accreditation Day (WAD) resources. This year’s theme, Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), highlights how accreditation helps SMEs grow, access global markets and improve quality and sustainability. The resources, including a joint statement from the IAF and ILAC Chairs, a brochure and a video, are now available here for the use of members and stakeholders in celebrating WAD 2025 on 09 June.

Additionally, a variety of case studies related to our theme are available on the Business Benefits and Public Sector Assurance websites. These case studies illustrate how SMEs from different sectors have successfully leveraged accreditation to access new markets and achieve long-term growth.

IAF and ILAC encourage all members and stakeholders to participate in the global celebration. We invite organisations and individuals to:

• Distribute the WAD materials: Share the brochure, video, joint statement and case studies to raise awareness about the role of accreditation in empowering SMEs.

• Host events or webinars: Engage your economy by hosting events that discuss the importance of accreditation. Notify IAF and ILAC about your event here by 23 April to have your event publicized on the IAF and ILAC websites.

• Join the conversation on social media: Use the hashtag #WAD2025 to highlight events, articles and case studies about how accreditation is supporting SMEs across various industries.

IAF and ILAC will also be holding a virtual event on 09 June, with more information to be released closer to the date. Follow IAF (International Accreditation Forum Inc) and ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation (ILAC)) on LinkedIn, or IAF (@IAF_Global) and ILAC (@ILAC_Official) on X for the latest WAD updates.

By helping SMEs succeed in competitive markets, accreditation not only helps individual businesses thrive but also contributes to a more sustainable, resilient and equitable global economy. IAF and ILAC are excited to celebrate the significant role that accreditation plays in supporting SMEs, and look forward to engaging with our members and stakeholders throughout the global WAD 2025 celebration.