IAF MD 4:2025 IAF Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Conformity Assessment Purposes

This mandatory document provides for the consistent application of information and communication technology when used as part of the conformity assessment methodology. The scope of this document includes management systems, validation and verification, personnel certification and product certification. The document is applicable to conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies. The use of ICT is not mandatory and may be used...

Issue : 3

Code : MD 4:2025

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 30 Jan 2025

Application Date : 30 Jan 2026

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IAF MD 4:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Auditing/Assessment Purposes [SUPERSEDED BY MD 4:2025]

The scope of this document is for the auditing/assessment of management systems, persons and product and is applicable to conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies. The use of ICT is not mandatory and may be used for other types of conformity assessment activities, but if used as part of the audit/assessment methodology, it is mandatory to conform to this document.

Issue : 2

Code : IAF MD 4:2023

Version Number : 4

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Application Date : 04 Jul 2019

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IAF Statement on COVID-19

Following the guidance set out in ID3:2011 (IAF Informative Document For Management of Extraordinary Events or Circumstances Affecting ABs, CABs and Certified Organizations), relevant Accreditation Bodies and Certification Bodies have introduced or are introducing alternative arrangements to conduct assessments. This may involve e.g. making arrangements to conduct assessments remotely or rescheduling activities if necessary. Both ABs and CBs can find...

World Accreditation Day 2021

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WAD 2021 Videos Released

Three World Accreditation Day 2021 (#WAD2021) videos themed People, Planet and Prosperity have been released on the IAF/ILAC YouTube channel. These three pillars group the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) according to common goals and are reflective of publications from UNIDO, OECD and UNDP.   People: These SDGs focus on improving well-being, e.g.. on addressing hunger, reducing inequalities, and providing access...

IAF Publishes Issue 3 of IAF MD 4

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...

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Signatories to the IAF MLA

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