Changes in the Scope of the IAF MLA During 2024
In 2024, the IAF MLA continued its expansion with the successful endorsement of several new private sector schemes as sub-scopes under the Arrangement. The following schemes completed the endorsement process and were formally accepted into the MLA:
- IFS Logistics Certification Scheme V3
- FSSC 24000 Certification Scheme
- IFS PACsecure Version 3
- IFS Broker Version 3.2
- BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1
- GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 6
- Friend of the Sea Certification Scheme (World Sustainability Organisation – WSO)
Several other schemes remained under evaluation in 2024, with the intention of achieving approval in 2025:
- Interprivacy Certification Scheme (European Centre for Certification and Privacy – ECCP)
- IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3 Standard
Applications for new schemes received during 2024:
- IAF received two new scheme owner applications during 2024, which are currently under review.
New versions of existing schemes received in 2024:
- BRCGS Global Standard – Packaging Material Issue 7
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and accessibility, the MLAC has launched a new dedicated webpage for IAF-endorsed schemes. This resource, developed by the CMC Chair in collaboration with the IAF Secretariat, provides up-to-date information on endorsed schemes and can be accessed at: https://iaf.nu/en/endorsed-schemes/.
Regarding public sector schemes:
- ISO 37001: Anti-bribery management systems — Requirements with guidance for use and ISO 37301: Compliance management systems — Requirements with guidance for use. Both were approved for inclusion in the IAF MLA following a ballot by IAF members in December 2024.
- OIML Certification System. Remains under discussion and has not been accepted as of this report.
Transitions
Throughout 2024, the IAF continued overseeing and managing multiple transitions to updated standards to ensure consistency, reliability, and alignment across regions. These transitions are implemented according to IAF resolutions and are overseen by the IAF MLA Management Committee (MLA MC) and the Joint Management Committee (JMC).
| Standard / Document |
Title / Scope |
Transition / Application Deadline |
IAF Resolution / Reference |
Status & Notes |
| ISO/IEC 17029:2019 |
Conformity assessment – General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies |
Extended to 30 June 2024 |
IAF Resolution 2021-22 |
Transition completed by APAC and EA (IAF Resolution 2024-26); ABs recognized under IAF Resolution 2024-27 |
| ISO 14065:2020 |
General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information |
Extended to 30 June 2024 |
IAF Resolution 2019-19 |
Transition completed by APAC and EA (IAF Resolution 2024-26); ABs recognized under IAF Resolution 2024-27 |
| IAF MD25 |
Criteria for ABs accrediting CBs for ISO 37301 (Compliance MS) |
Application from 7 January 2024 |
(IAF MD Document) |
Active; new applications expected to follow these criteria |
| IAF MD28 |
Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for ABs accrediting VVBs |
Application from 26 October 2024 |
(IAF MD Document) |
Planned; aligns accreditation framework for validation bodies |
| ICAO CORSIA |
Alignment with ISO 14065, ISO 14064-3, ISO/IEC 17029 |
Effective 1 January 2024 |
IAF Resolution 2024-01 |
Endorsed ICAO docs: SARPs Annex 16 Vol. IV (2nd ed.), Doc 9501 Vol. IV (3rd ed.); No further transition required |
| ISO 14066:2023 |
Environmental information – Competence requirements for teams validating and verifying environmental information |
Transition deadline: 31 August 2025 |
IAF Resolution 2023-15 |
Ongoing; monitoring and alignment in progress |
| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 |
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection – Information security management systems – Requirements |
Transition deadline: 31 October 2025 |
IAF MD26 |
Transition from 2013 version in progress |
| ISO 22003-1:2022 |
Food safety – Part 1: Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems |
Transition deadline: 30 June 2025 |
IAF MD27 |
Ongoing; applicable to FSSC and related schemes |
Annex 1 shows the status of the IAF MLA at the end of 2024. The current status of the IAF MLA is available in IAF MLA Status.
