Both IAF and ILAC have previously signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with several international organisations. These MoUs reflect both organisations’ commitment to forge stronger links and strategic partnerships with key players operating in their sphere of work. Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated plans to renegotiate these existing international MoUs as a means of advancing our common interests. 

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated will also pursue strategic cooperation with other informal liaison partners, such as international and intergovernmental organisations, to promote confidence in accreditation and support cross-border acceptance of conformity assessment results. 

Interactions with international bodies may include: 

• Liaison and cooperation agreements with international standards bodies (e.g., ISO, IEC); 
• Observer or partner roles in regulatory and trade forums; 
• Collaboration with United Nations agencies, international trade organisations, and development partners; 
• Participation in working groups and technical committees; and 
• Technical input or endorsement of frameworks aligned with Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated’s mission. 

These activities will be coordinated under policies established by the Executive Committee and General Assembly, in line with the organisation’s broader objective to promote international recognition of accreditation outcomes. While not detailed in the General Rules (GOV-002), these functions are consistent with Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated’s purpose as defined in the Constitution and its strategic development. 

Last Update: October 10, 2025.