Name : IAF ML 4:2023 Policies and Procedures for a MLA on the Level of Single Accreditation Bodies and on the Level of Regional Accreditation Groups

Category : MLA Documents (ML Series)

Description : (See also IAF GA Resolution 2016-24, which supersedes Note 2 of point 3.1.5 of this document). This document defines the policies and procedures that IAF will use to maintain and extend a MLA among both AB Members and Regional Accreditation Group Members which operate a MLA. It also provides the text of the IAF MLA for signature by individual Accreditation Bodies and Recognised Regional Accreditation Groups when they join the MLA.

Issue : 8

Code : ML 4:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 16 Jun 2023

Application Date : 11 May 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF MLA Annual Report 2023 Infographic

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : This infographic accompanies the 2023 IAF MLA Report.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF B

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 25 Jun 2024

Application Date : 25 Jun 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) - Annual Report 2023

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : This report sets out the detailed activities that are carried out as part of the peer evaluation process to ensure that regulators, specifiers, and businesses can have confidence in the IAF MLA.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF B

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 25 Jun 2024

Application Date : 25 Jun 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 1:2009 Code of Conduct for IAF Members

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : This Code of Conduct has been prepared to outline the broad principles of legal and ethical business conduct embraced by IAF. It is not a complete list of legal or ethical questions that may be faced in the course of business, and, therefore, this Code must be used together with common sense and sound judgment. This Code signifies voluntary assumption by IAF members of a standard of conduct that may often be above and beyond the requirements of the law. Acceptance of this Code of Conduct is mandatory for IAF members as a condition of membership of IAF. Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct will serve as a basis for disciplinary action, at the discretion of the IAF Board, up to and including suspension or termination of IAF membership.

Issue : 2

Code : IAF PL 1:2009

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 23 Dec 2009

Application Date : 22 Dec 2009

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 2:2024 Bylaws of the International Accreditation Forum, Inc.

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : Bylaws of the International Accreditation Forum.

Issue : 8

Code : IAF PL 2:2024

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 07 Mar 2024

Application Date : 20 Jul 2022

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 3:2023 Policies and Procedures on the IAF MLA Structure and for Expansion of the Scope of the IAF MLA

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : This document describes the general structure of the IAF MLA; the process for publication of the actual status of the scope of the IAF MLA; and the processes to expand the scope of the IAF MLA.

Issue : 4

Code : PL 3:2023

Version Number : 3

Issue Date : 19 Jul 2023

Application Date : 07 Oct 2022

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 4:2023 Rules for IAF Membership Fees

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : This document sets out the rules for calculating and collecting membership fees for IAF members.

Issue : 5

Code : PL 4:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 23 Jul 2018

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 5:2023 Structure of the International Accreditation Forum Inc.

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : Sets out the structure of the IAF, the responsibilities and duties of the IAF Board, Executive and Officers, as well as the Terms of Reference of the IAF Committees and Subcommittees.

Issue : 7

Code : PL 5:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 15 Jun 2023

Application Date : 21 Oct 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 6:2023 IAF Memorandum of Understanding

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : The IAF Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is the basic membership document of IAF. All members of IAF are required to sign the MoU and to abide by the commitments they make in it.

Issue : 6

Code : PL 6:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 15 Jun 2023

Application Date : 26 Feb 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 7:2024 IAF Quality Manual

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : Describes the management system established to ensure the effective implementation of the Mission, policies and objectives of the International Accreditation Forum.

Issue : 2

Code : PL 7:2024

Version Number : 5

Issue Date : 21 Feb 2024

Application Date : 09 Jul 2014

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 8:2023 Rules for the Use of the IAF Logo

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : Sets out the rules for the use of the IAF Logo (as opposed to the IAF MLA Mark).

Issue : 1

Code : PL 8:2023

Version Number : 3

Issue Date : 15 Jun 2023

Application Date : 12 Apr 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF PL 9:2023 General Principles for the Use of the IAF CERTSEARCH Mark

Category : Policy Documents (PL Series)

Description : This document describes principles on the use of the IAF CERTSEARCH Mark by IAF MLA Signatory Accreditation Bodies under main scope ISO/IEC 17021-1, CBs accredited by IAF MLA Signatory ABs, and entities certified by CBs accredited by IAF MLA Signatory ABs.

Issue : 1

Code : PL 9:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 15 Jun 2023

Application Date : 14 Nov 2019

Document File :

Name : IAF PR 1:2023 Procedure for the Investigation and Resolution of Complaints

Category : Procedure Documents (PR Series)

Description : IAF has adopted the procedure set out in this document for the investigation and resolution of complaints made to IAF. Complaints received may concern decisions and activities of IAF or IAF members, or conformity assessment bodies (CABs) accredited by IAF Accreditation Body Members.

Issue : 3

Code : PR 1:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 16 Jun 2023

Application Date : 27 Jul 2015

Document File :

Name : IAF PR 2:2024 General Procedures for the Development of IAF Documents

Category : Procedure Documents (PR Series)

Description : This procedure sets out the rules for the development and approval of IAF documents. (See also IAF GA Resolution 2018-24, which provides a definition for the term 'application date' as used in IAF documents).

Issue : 5

Code : PR 2:2024

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 06 Feb 2024

Application Date : 06 Feb 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF PR 3:2005 Procedures for IAF General Assembly Meetings

Category : Procedure Documents (PR Series)

Description : This procedure sets out the formal rules for the management of the IAF General Assembly Meetings.

Issue : 7

Code : PR 3:2005

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 07 Oct 2005

Application Date : 07 Oct 2005

Document File :

Name : IAF PR 5:2023 Procedure for Handling Applications for MoU Membership in IAF

Category : Procedure Documents (PR Series)

Description : This document describes procedures to be followed in the processing of applications from Accreditation Bodies, Industry and Certification Body Associations, and Regional Accreditation Groups for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Membership status in IAF.

Issue : 3

Code : PR 5:2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 16 Jun 2023

Application Date : 16 Jun 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF PR 6:2011 Assignment of IAF Liaisons

Category : Procedure Documents (PR Series)

Description : Procedure for the appointment of individuals to represent IAF or act as contact persons between organisations where IAF and its members have special interests

Issue : 8

Code : PR 6:2011

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 08 Nov 2011

Application Date : 08 Nov 2011

Document File :

Name : IAF PR 7:2023 Requirements for Producing IAF Mandatory Documents on Transitions

Category : Procedure Documents (PR Series)

Description : The objective of this document is to ensure the consistent and harmonized application of ISO/IEC 17011 for transitioning from one version of a normative document to another version of that document.

Issue : 1

Code : PR 7:2023

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 15 Jun 2023

Application Date : 19 May 2022

Document File :

Name : IAF-ILAC Statement on Replacement of Assessments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Category : IAF-ILAC Joint Publications (A Series)

Description : The IAF and ILAC General Assemblies have supported the publication of this statement, Replacement of Assessments During the COVID-19 Pandemic, developed by a Joint IAF/ILAC Executive Committee Task Force. The implementation date for this statement is the date of publication, i.e. March 2021.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF-ILAC Statement

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 04 Mar 2021

Application Date : 04 Mar 2021

Document File :

Name : IAF-ILAC Statement re Delayed Evaluations 12 March 2020

Category : IAF-ILAC Joint Publications (A Series)

Description : This statement has been released by IAF and ILAC as a result of the increasing restrictions on travel and mandatory quarantine periods following travel due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It includes additional guidelines agreed by the IAF MLA MC and ILAC AMC to help ensure the transition of all accreditation bodies that are signatories to the ILAC MRA and IAF MLA to the 2017 version of ISO/IEC 17011 continues to be managed consistently across all regions in the final six to eight months of this transition period.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF-ILAC Statement

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 12 Mar 2020

Application Date : 12 Mar 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF-ISO Joint Communiqué on the addition of Climate Change considerations to Management Systems Standards

Category : Communiqués Documents

Description : The purpose of this communiqué is to highlight the publication of Climate Action Amendments to existing and new ISO Management Systems Standards (MSS) to reflect ISO’s Climate Action commitments.

Issue : 1

Code : Joint

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 22 Feb 2024

Application Date : 22 Feb 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC A1:06/2023 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Regional Group

Category : IAF-ILAC Joint Publications (A Series)

Description : This document provides IAF and/or ILAC with requirements or criteria for evaluating Regional Groups for the purpose of recognition. The date for application of this document is 29 June 2023.

Issue : 1

Code : A1:06/2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 29 Jun 2023

Application Date : 29 Jun 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC A2:06/2023 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Single Accreditation Body

Category : IAF-ILAC Joint Publications (A Series)

Description : This document provides ILAC and IAF with requirements and a procedure for evaluating single Accreditation Bodies for the purpose of qualifying them to sign applicable multi-lateral mutual recognition Arrangement(s). The date for application of this document is immediate.

Issue : 1

Code : A2:06/2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 29 Jun 2023

Application Date : 29 Jun 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC A3:06/2023 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Template report for the peer evaluation of an Accreditation Body based on ISO/IEC 17011:2017

Category : IAF-ILAC Joint Publications (A Series)

Description : The purpose of this document is to provide a tool for the evaluation and report preparation process, allowing an AB under evaluation to present information, facts and figures about its performance and to provide a means for the evaluation team to present confirmation of this information within the evaluation report.

Issue : 1

Code : A3:06/2023

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 29 Jun 2023

Application Date : 29 Jun 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC ISO/IEC 17011:2017 Transition Plan

Category : IAF-ILAC Joint Publications (A Series)

Description : In preparation for the publication of the revised ISO/IEC 17011 Conformity assessment – General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies in November 2017, IAF and ILAC have developed a plan to ensure that all accreditation bodies that are signatories to the IAF MLA and ILAC MRA have transitioned to ISO/IEC 17011:2017 three years from its date of publication in accordance with 2016 JGA Delhi Resolution 1 - Transition to ISO/IEC 17011:2017 and 2017 JGA Vancouver Resolution 2 - Implementation of transition to ISO/IEC 17011:2017.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF/ILAC ISO/IEC 17011:2017

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 29 Oct 2017

Application Date : 29 Oct 2017

Document File :

Name : IAFDB PL 1:2022 Structure for the Management and Operation of IAF Database, LLC

Category : IAF Database Policy Documents (IAFDB PL Series)

Description : This document sets forth the structure for the management and operation of IAF Database, LLC.

Issue : 4

Code : IAFDB PL 1:2022

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 06 Sep 2022

Application Date : 01 Mar 2022

Document File :

Name : ILAC-MRA Mark & IAF MLA Mark - September 2004

Category : Communiqués Documents

Description : Related to : Joint IAF-ILAC Communiques

Issue : 1

Code : Joint IAF-ILAC

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 01 Sep 2004

Application Date : 01 Sep 2004

Document File :

Name : INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FORUM “Certified Once, Accepted Everywhere”

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : This presentation provides an introduction to IAF.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF B

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 11 Jun 2019

Application Date : 11 Jun 2019

Document File :

Name : ISO, ILAC and IAF streamline quality management requirements for medical laboratories (2015)

Category : Communiqués Documents

Description : Press Release - Related to : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO Communiques

Issue : 1

Code : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 12 Feb 2015

Application Date : 12 Feb 2015

Document File :

Name : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO Communiqué on the Management system requirements of ISO 15189 - Medical laboratories - Particular requirements for quality and competence

Category : Communiqués Documents

Description : Related to : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO Communiques

Issue : 3

Code : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 08 Nov 2021

Application Date : 08 Nov 2021

Document File :

Name : Key elements of Sustainability Conformity Assessment Schemes

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : This joint IAF and ISEAL brochure outlines the necessary elements a Sustainability Conformity Assessment Scheme (CAS) should meet to be credible and trustworthy.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF/ISEAL B1

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 12 Aug 2024

Application Date : 12 Aug 2024

Document File :

Name : Management Systems Requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:2012, Conformity assessment - Requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection

Category : Communiqués Documents

Description : Related to : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO Communiques

Issue : 1

Code : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 01 Sep 2013

Application Date : 01 Sep 2013

Document File :

Name : On the Management Systems Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

Category : Communiqués Documents

Description : Related to : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO Communiques

Issue : 1

Code : Joint IAF-ILAC-ISO

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 19 Apr 2017

Application Date : 19 Apr 2017

Document File :

Name : THE GLOBAL ACCREDITATION SYSTEM HANDBOOK

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : This presentation provides an introduction to IAF and ILAC.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF/ILAC B

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 07 Aug 2024

Application Date : 07 Aug 2024

Document File :

Name : The IAF Initiative for Accredited Certification to ISO 13485 –Medical Devices

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : The purpose of this brochure is to explain the benefits and use of the ISO 13485 Medical Device initiative developed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

Issue : 1

Code : IAF B5

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 01 May 2012

Application Date : 01 May 2012

Document File :

Name : The IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA)

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : Accreditation body members of IAF are admitted to the MLA only after stringent evaluation of their operations by a peer evaluation team. It is the responsibility of this team to assess that the applicant member complies fully with both the relevant international standards and associated IAF documents.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF B2

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 13 Oct 2019

Application Date : 13 Oct 2019

Document File :

Name : The route to signing the IAF or ILAC Arrangements

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : The objective of this guideline is to highlight the steps in the application and evaluation process to enable accreditation bodies to sign the IAF and/or ILAC Arrangements. The intention is to help new accreditation bodies in IAF and ILAC and also newcomers in Regional Accreditation Groups to better understand the evaluation process.

Issue : 1

Code : IAF/ILAC B1

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 03 Feb 2019

Application Date : 03 Feb 2019

Document File :

Name : The value of accredited certification - Survey Report

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : In 2010/11, the IAF carried out a global survey to capture market feedback on the value of certification. The survey aimed to gain intelligence on the drivers for seeking certification, the selection criteria when choosing a body to provide certification services, the appropriateness of the process, and the positive outcomes of certification.

Issue : 1

Code : Survey Report 2012

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 01 May 2012

Application Date : 01 May 2012

Document File :

Name : What is covered or planned to be covered in the immediate future by the respective Arrangements of IAF, IAF/ILAC or ILAC

Category : Communiqués Documents

Description : Related to : Joint IAF-ILAC Communiques

Issue : 1

Code : Joint IAF-ILAC

Version Number : Publication Version

Issue Date : 12 Sep 2008

Application Date : 12 Sep 2008

Document File :

Name : Why use an accredited management system certification body?

Category : Promotional Documents

Description : Selecting the right certification body to carry out your certification can be a difficult decision. A certification body that has been accredited by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) has proven that it complies with best practice and it is competent to deliver a consistently reliable and impartial service that meets the appropriate internationally recognised standard.

Issue : 2

Code : IAF B3

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 05 Jan 2024

Application Date : 05 Jan 2024

Document File :