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1.12 When will Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated begin full operations? 

12 Oct 2025

Whilst Global Accreditation Cooperation incorporated has been in operation since its first General Assembly (Berlin October 2024) full operations will commence on 1 January 2026. From that date, the organisation will: 

 

  • Accept new membership applications from organisations that are not existing IAF and/or ILAC members; 
  • Operate its own multilateral recognition arrangement (MRA); and 
  • Implement full governance activities under elected officers and designated committees. 

 

Last Update: October 10, 2025