This issue of IAF Outlook highlights significant developments across IAF, regional groups and Accreditation Body Members, reflecting the growing reach and impact of accreditation in supporting trade, innovation and public trust.

Among the featured articles, one reports on the extension of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include ISO 14067 on carbon footprint quantification and reporting, underscoring IAF’s commitment to supporting credible climate action. Another article introduces IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry as a new IAF-endorsed scheme, supporting confidence in food safety.

A thought piece by the IAF Chair explores the evolving idea of being ‘professional agnostic’ in conformity assessment, in light of the revision of ISO/IEC 17067. Also covered is the launch of the IAF CertSearch API, which offers real-time, scalable certificate verification to corporations and regulators through direct system integration.

In regional coverage, updates from the Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC) and the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) highlight latest publications, discussions and initiatives aimed at strengthening regional accreditation systems.

Accreditation Body Member contributions illustrate the critical role of accreditation in advancing economic growth and sustainability across various regions. Articles examine how accreditation supports trade integration within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and enhances Kenya’s road infrastructure. Another article highlights Kenya’s Bureau of Standards (KEBS) achieving a significant milestone with its product certification scheme gaining accreditation.

The issue covers Colombia’s transition from gallons to litres, demonstrating how accreditation underpins consistent and reliable measurement systems. Another article examines how ISO 37301, amplified by accreditation and the IAF MLA, offers Latin America a practical, internationally trusted pathway to make compliance a source of competitiveness.

An article profiles the Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF)’s development of the saaf® conformity assessment framework tailored to arid regions. In Canada, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has advanced artificial intelligence assurance by accrediting its first certification body to certify organizations against ISO/IEC 42001. Finally, the Uzbek Center for Accreditation (O’ZAKK)’s 2025 World Accreditation Day celebration is featured, highlighting accreditation’s role in empowering small and medium enterprises.

The issue can be viewed here. We hope you enjoy reading this issue of IAF Outlook!