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Resolution Details
Resolution Number Resolution Resolution Content Location and Agenda Item
2024-19
Non-accredited Validation and Verification, where the VVB is Accredited for the Same Scope
The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, resolved that IAF Accreditation Body members shall have legally enforceable arrangements with their accredited VVBs for validation and verification that prevents the VVB from issuing non-accredited validation and verification statements/opinions in scopes for which they are accredited. The enforceable arrangements between the AB and the VVB shall require implementation within 18 months from October 17, 2024. VVBs for validation and verification shall include the accreditation symbol and/or make reference to the accreditation status of the VVB including the identification of the AB on the validation or verification documentation (e.g. report, statement/opinion) for all engagements commencing 36 months from October 17, 2024.

Note: Any exception to the use of the accreditation symbol or reference to the accreditation status must be justified to the AB by the VVB, and if accepted by the AB, the validation and verification is still considered accredited (ref IAF GA38_8.1).
Berlin IAF38-8.1