24 July, 2022
In this episode, Brendon Moo of the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) interviews Kylie Sheehan of the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ), IAF MLA Management Committee Chair, and Jennifer Evans of NATA, ILAC Arrangement Management Committee Chair, on the role of accreditation and accredited conformity assessment services within the quality infrastructure community. Ms. Evans and Ms. Sheehan highlight the importance of accreditation and the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement/ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, their contribution to sustainability, and the work of IAF, ILAC, NATA and JAS-ANZ. They also share their views on the IAF and ILAC project to create a single international organization for accreditation.
24 November, 2022
In this episode, Rebecca Sheehan of the ILAC Secretariat interviews IAF Chair Emanuele Riva (Accredia) and AFRAC Chair Ron Josias (SANAS) on the role of accreditation and accredited conformity assessment in supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) declarations. Mr. Riva and Mr. Josias discuss topics including the importance of ESG criteria, how accreditation can combat greenwashing and support human health, international collaboration in this area, and the value of IAF CertSearch.
12 December, 2022
In this episode, IAF CABAC Chair Marcus Long (IIOC) interviews IAF UAC Vice-Chair Sheronda Jeffries (TIA QuEST Forum) and Professor Pavel Castka (University of Canterbury) about the role of technology in delivering trustworthy, effective, and valuable accredited conformity assessment. They discuss topics including the impact of COVID-19 on the conformity assessment community, views on digitalization and remote audits and assessments, new technologies, and the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.
31 January, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Aparna Dhawan (TIC Council) interviews Dr. Bernardo Calzadilla-Sarmiento (UNIDO) and Dr. Stefanie Vehring (TUV SUD) on the circular economy and how accreditation can support industry in the transition to more sustainable products and processes as well as the importance of accreditation in the verification of circular economy claims.
12 October, 2023
In this episode, IAF Chair Emanuele Riva (Accredia) interviews the IAF Sustainability WG Co-convener Cesare Saccani (President of Diligentia Association) on how accreditation bodies support the credibility and reliability of sustainability claims in various sectors, including finance, public procurement, and international trade. The podcast also highlights the convergence of regulatory frameworks worldwide, emphasizing the need for a common standard to evaluate sustainability claims accurately.
25 January, 2024
The Role of Accreditation in the Food Sector' is the first episode of an Accreditation Matters sub-series that will examine topics such as the role of accreditation in ensuring food safety, supporting sustainability, and confirming regulatory compliance. In this episode, IAF WG Food Co-Convener Colin Christmas (EAGLE Certification Group, IQNET Member) leads a discussion with IAF WG Food Co-Convener Wolfram Hartmann (DAkkS), IAF MLA Committee Chair Kylie Sheehan (JASANZ), Vani Bhambri Arora (UAF), and Skip Greenaway (EAGLE Certification Group). Guests highlight the importance of IAF and ILAC, types of conformity assessment relating to the food industry, main standards and schemes, and the process used for endorsement of schemes under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).
