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IAF Publishes Issue 3 of IAF MD 4

04 Feb 2025

IAF has published Issue 3 of IAF MD 4, ‘IAF Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Conformity Assessment Purposes’. This revision expands the scope of the document to include validation and verification as a covered field of conformity assessment, in addition to management systems, persons and product.

 

IAF MD 4 provides for the consistent application of ICT when used as part of the conformity assessment methodology. ICT tools can be utilized for a variety of purposes, such as conducting virtual meetings and interviews, reviewing documents remotely, recording of information and evidence, and providing visual/audio access to remote or potentially hazardous locations.

 

With the addition of validation and verification, IAF MD 4 now covers all activities under the scope of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA), reflecting IAF’s commitment to promoting the effective and responsible use of ICT tools.

 

View the document here.