Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated is not automatic for existing IAF and ILAC members. They must formally apply for membership under the new legal and governance framework. 

• Existing IAF and ILAC members have been invited to submit a membership application to join Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated in 2025. There is no application fee for existing members to join the new organisation. 
• Their applications are subject to the independent approval process of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, as administered by its General Assembly. 
• Membership criteria were developed during the first half of 2025, including requirements to comply with applicable laws, such as sanctions legislation under New Zealand jurisdiction. 

Other organisations that are not currently members of IAF or ILAC may formally request the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated application form via the Secretariat at secretariat@global-accreditation.nz. Applications from new organisations will be accepted from 1 January 2026. 

Applicants are expected to: 

• Select the appropriate membership category (Full, Associate (Non-MLA/MRA signatory), Stakeholder, or Regional Cooperation Body); 
• Submit an application; and 
• Accept obligations under the Constitution (GOV-001), General Rules (GOV-002), and related procedures. 

Last Update: October 10, 2025.