Name : IAF MD 1:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document is for the audit and certification of management systems of organizations with a number of sites with a single management system.

Issue : 3

Code : MD 1:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 18 Oct 2023

Application Date : 18 Oct 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 2:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document provides normative criteria on the transfer of accredited management system certification between certification bodies. The criteria may also be applicable in the case of acquisitions of certification bodies accredited by an IAF or Regional MLA signatory.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 2:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 15 Jun 2018

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 4:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Auditing/Assessment Purposes [SUPERSEDED BY MD 4:2025]

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : The scope of this document is for the auditing/assessment of management systems, persons and product and is applicable to conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies. The use of ICT is not mandatory and may be used for other types of conformity assessment activities, but if used as part of the audit/assessment methodology, it is mandatory to conform to this document.

Issue : 2

Code : IAF MD 4:2023

Version Number : 4

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 04 Jul 2019

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 4:2025 IAF Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Conformity Assessment Purposes

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This mandatory document provides for the consistent application of information and communication technology when used as part of the conformity assessment methodology. The scope of this document includes management systems, validation and verification, personnel certification and product certification. The document is applicable to conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies. The use of ICT is not mandatory and may be used for other types of conformity assessment activities, but if used as part of the conformity assessment methodology, it is mandatory to conform to this document.

Issue : 3

Code : MD 4:2025

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 30 Jan 2025

Application Date : 30 Jan 2026

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 5:2023 Determination of Audit Time of Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of the relevant clauses of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for audits of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems. All clauses of ISO/IEC 17021-1 continue to apply and this document does not supersede any of the requirements in that standard.

Issue : 4

Code : MD 5:2023

Version Number : 3

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 07 May 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 6:2024 IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO 14065:2020

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of ISO 14065:2020 for the accreditation of validation or verification bodies for environmental information validation or verification.

Issue : 3

Code : MD 6:2024

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 11 Sep 2024

Application Date : 30 Jun 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 7:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Harmonization of Sanctions and Dealing with Fraudulent Behaviour

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : Mandatory document which clarifies situations where sanctions are to be applied to applicant or accredited conformity assessment bodies.and the subsequent necessary communication which shall be taken by accreditation bodies.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 7:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 19 Jul 2023

Application Date : 21 Feb 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 8:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document provides normative criteria on the application of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 for the accreditation of bodies providing audit and certification of organization’s management system to ISO 13485. All clauses of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 continue to apply and this document provides additional criteria to that standard.

Issue : 5

Code : MD 8:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 20 Nov 2023

Application Date : 20 Nov 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 9:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document specifies normative criteria for Conformity Assessment Bodies auditing and certifying organizations’ Quality Management Systems to ISO 13485, in addition to the requirements contained with ISO/IEC 17021-1. It is also appropriate as a requirements document for the peer evaluation process for the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) among Accreditation Bodies.

Issue : 5

Code : MD 9:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 20 Nov 2023

Application Date : 20 Nov 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD11:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for Audits of Integrated Management Systems

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document provides requirements for the application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the planning and delivery of audits of IMS and, if appropriate, the certification of an organization’s management system(s) against two or more sets of audit criteria/standards.

Issue : 3

Code : MD 11:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 12 Sep 2023

Application Date : 12 Sep 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD12:2023 Accreditation Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies with Activities in Multiple Countries

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : Provides requirements for the consistent application of Clause 7 of ISO/IEC 17011 regarding an Accreditation Body (AB)'s Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB)'s that provide certification in countries outside the country in which their head office is located.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 12:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 07 Jan 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF MD13:2023 Knowledge Requirements for Accreditation Body Personnel for Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001)

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : Provides specific knowledge requirements for Accreditation Body personnel to harmonize their application of Clause 6.1.2.1 of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 for the accreditation of bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems (ISMS) to ISO/IEC 27001.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 13:2023

Version Number : 3

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 03 Dec 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD14:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 in Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification (ISO 14065:2013)

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : Provides normative criteria for Accreditation Bodies assessing and accrediting GHG validation and verification bodies to ISO 14065, in addition to the requirements contained within ISO/IEC 17011. It is also appropriate as a requirements document for the peer evaluation process for the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) among Accreditation Bodies.

Issue : 1

Code : MD 14:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 13 Jun 2023

Application Date : 09 Jun 2015

Document File :

Name : IAF MD15:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Collection of Data to Provide Indicators of Management System Certification Bodies' Performance

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : Provides the "indicators" which Accreditation Bodies shall require accredited Management System Certification Bodies to report to them on a periodic basis.

Issue : 1

Code : MD15:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 14 Jul 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF MD16:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the Accreditation of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Bodies [SUPERSEDED BY IAF MD 16:2024]

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document specifies normative criteria for Accreditation Bodies assessing and accrediting Certification Bodies that provide audit and certification of FSMS, in addition to the requirements contained within ISO/IEC 17011. It is also appropriate as a requirements document for the peer evaluation process for the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) among Accreditation Bodies.

Issue : 1

Code : MD16:2023

Version Number : 3

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 15 Dec 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF MD16:2024 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the Accreditation of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Bodies

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document specifies normative criteria for accreditation bodies assessing and accrediting certification bodies that provide audit and certification of food safety management systems, in addition to the requirements contained within ISO/IEC 17011. It is also appropriate as a requirements document for the peer evaluation process for the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) among accreditation bodies.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 16:2024

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 21 May 2024

Application Date : 21 May 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD17:2023 Witnessing Activities for the Accreditation of Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of the relevant clauses of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 Conformity assessment - General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 17:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 07 May 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD22:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS)

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for the accreditation of Certification Bodies providing certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS).

Issue : 2

Code : MD 22:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 07 May 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD23:2023 Control of Entities Operating on Behalf of Accredited Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document relates to entities, performing and/or managing management system certification activities, on behalf of Certification Bodies (CBs) holding accreditation, which are not wholly or partly owned or employed by the CB.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 23:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 20 Dec 2023

Application Date : 20 Dec 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD25:2023 Criteria for Evaluation of Conformity Assessment Schemes

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document contains minimum requirements for conformity assessment schemes (CAS) to be applied by IAF member accreditation bodies when evaluating national, regional or international CAS to ensure they meet requirements specified in ISO/IEC 17011, Clause 4.6.3.

Issue : 1

Code : MD 25:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 13 Jun 2023

Application Date : 07 Jan 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD26:2023 Transition Requirements for ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document provides transition requirements for ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Issue : 2

Code : MD 26:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 15 Feb 2023

Application Date : 15 Feb 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD27:2023 Transition Requirements for ISO 22003-1:2022

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document provides transition requirements for ISO 22003-1:2022.

Issue : 1

Code : MD 27:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 30 Aug 2023

Application Date : 30 Aug 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD28:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Upload and Maintenance of Data on IAF Database

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This MD outlines the mandatory requirements for ABs and CBs to achieve the IAF Database Principles, provides guidance as to how ABs and CBs will conform with those requirements, and outlines sanctions for nonconformity with the requirements of this MD.

Issue : 1

Code : MD 28:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 26 Oct 2023

Application Date : 26 Oct 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD29:2024 Transition Requirements for ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024

Category : Mandatory Documents (MD Series)

Description : This document provides transition requirements for ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024.

Issue : 1

Code : MD 29:2024

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 21 May 2024

Application Date : 21 May 2024

Document File :