Certified Once Accepted Everywhere Last Updated Dec 2014 What is the IAF The International Accreditation Forum IAF is a global association of Accreditation Bodies Regional Accreditation Groups ID: 159742
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INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FORUM
“Certified Once, Accepted Everywhere”
Last Updated
Dec 2014Slide2
What is the IAF
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association of:Accreditation BodiesRegional Accreditation Groups
Certification Body Associations Industry AssociationsOther stakeholder organizations and scheme owners for certification of management systems, products/processes/services and personnelSlide3
The objectives of IAF
To maintain and develop a Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) among Accreditation Body Members to ensure recognition of accredited certification among signatories.To act as a global forum to bring together accreditation bodies and stakeholder groups to facilitate global trade.
To develop appropriate harmonization of certification best practice To promote accredited certification by working with, and influencing, key international organizations and industry groupsSlide4
The benefits of IAF
MLA underpins cross border trade through the acceptance of certifications. “Certified once, accepted everywhere”.Coordination to harmonize best practice.Platform to exchange information and knowledge.
Technical assistance and development services to support developing countries to establish certification infrastructure.Support to developing and emerging economies. Links with ILAC, international standardization bodies and trade organizations.Slide5Slide6
The IAF Structure
General Assembly represents the highest decision-making body. Board of Directors is responsible for developing broad policy directions for IAF and for ensuring that the work of IAF is carried out in accordance with policies approved by members.
Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day work of IAF on the basis of decisions made by Members and the Board. Operations of all IAF Committees and Subordinate Groups are subject to the IAF General ProceduresSlide7
The IAF Structure
Executive Committee (EC) includes Directors
IAF Members
Board of Directors (BOD)
MLA Committee
(MLAC)
Development Support Committee
(DSC)
Conformity Assessment Body Advisory Committee (CABAC)
User Advisory Committee
(UAC)
Financial Oversight Committee (FOC)
Communications & Marketing Committee (CMC)
Technical Committee (TC)
Accreditation Body Information Exchange Group (ABIEG)
Quality Manager
Treasurer
SecretarySlide8
Types of IAF members
Membership of the IAF is separated into a number of categories:
Accreditation Body Membership
For accreditation of bodies certifying management systems, products, services, or personnel,
Association Membership Open to other organizations involved in the use or implementation of certification systems.Special Recognition Organizations - Regional Accreditation GroupsGroups of Accreditation Bodies which maintain Multilateral Recognition Arrangements of each other’s accreditations.Special Recognition Organisations - Observer MembersA number of organisations have been invited to be ObserversSlide9
The international picture
Formed in 1993, IAF membership has increased, as has its influence with international organizations and trade bodies.Growing complexity of international trade and growth in number of certification bodies increases need for IAF recognition.
An increasing number of nations have established accreditation bodies to maintain competence levels. Slide10
The international picture
In 2013, at least 1. 1M ISO 9001 certificates had been issued in 178 countries and economies. At the same time, at least 301k ISO 14001 certificates had been issued in 167 countries and economies.
(Source:
ISO 2013)
Worldwide number of ISO 9001 certificates 2009-2013Worldwide number of ISO 14001certificates 2009-2014Slide11
Business drivers
(Source: IAF
survey 2011)
The main driver for seeking certification is internal business improvement (47%), customer requirement (32%), and to meet regulatory requirements (13%).Slide12
The value of certification
(Source: IAF
survey 2011)
62% of respondents either agreed / strongly agreed that the certification body provided value for money. Slide13
The value of certification
(Source: IAF
survey 2011)
83% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that certification had added value to their organisation.Slide14
The value of certification
(Source: IAF
survey 2011)
17% of respondents stated that their certified status had led to a significant increase in sales. 32% reported a minor increase. Slide15
The value of certification
(Source: IAF
survey 2011)
79% of respondents confirmed that certification helped to meet the requirements of regulators. Slide16
The benefits of accredited certification
For Government
Facilitator of trade
An efficient enforcement / monitoring tool
For BusinessGreater acceptance of products and services opening up market accessAvoid costs associated with multiple certificationsGain access to the growing number of tenders which specify accredited certificationFor SocietyPublic confidence in goods and services, despite complex global marketplace
Minimises product failures or recallsSlide17Slide18
The IAF MLA
A network of accreditation body members of IAF deemed competent through a stringent peer evaluation process. Signatories to the MLA recognize each other as being equally reliable
.Provides assurance that equivalent overseas certification bodies operate to the same standard as those in their own country.
There are currently four main scopes: Management Systems, Product Certification, Certification of Persons and Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification.There
are currently five sub-scopes for Management Systems; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22000 & ISO 13485 and one for Product certification; GlobalG.A.P Integrated Farm AssuranceSlide19
The IAF MLA
Certificates/statements issued by bodies accredited by IAF signatories in the fields of management systems, products, personnel and GHG Validation and Verification should be recognized worldwide.
Acceptance removes unnecessary, multiple certifications.
Reduces time to market as well as additional cost to business.The key to the MLA is the increasing global network of accredited conformity assessment bodies by IAF MLA signatories. Slide20
Coverage of the IAF MLA
(Dec 2014)
IAF MLA SignatoriesSlide21
Coverage of the IAF MLA
(Dec 2014)
IAF Members not yet SignatoriesSlide22
European Cooperation
for
Accreditation
(EA
)*
Inter-American
Accreditation Cooperation
(IAAC
)*
Pacific Accreditation
Cooperation (PAC
)*
Southern African
Development
Community Accreditation
(SADCA
)
**
African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC
)**
Arab
Accreditation
Cooperation (ARAC
)**
The IAF MLA builds on existing regional MLAs established around the world.
Regional Cooperation Bodies
* IAF MLA recognized regional bodies
** IAF Special Recognition Organization – Regional Accreditation Group MemberSlide23
Route to
the ArrangementsSlide24
Status of the IAF
MLAThere are 60 IAF MLA SignatoriesManagement Systems: 54 Accreditation Bodies and EA, PAC & IAAC
ISO 9001 QMS: 54 Accreditation Bodies and EA, PAC & IAACISO 14001 EMS: 50 Accreditation Bodies and EA, PAC & IAACISO 22000 FSMS: Nil
ISO 27001 ISMS: NilISO 13485 MDMS: NilISO/IEC 17024 Persons: Nil
ISO/IEC Guide 65/17065 Product: 51 Accreditation Bodies and EA, PAC & IAAC Slide25
How to find an IAF MLA Signatory
A ‘live’ and complete list of signatories can be found on the IAF website at www.iaf.nu/articles/IAF_Members_Signatories/
Scan the code to access the listSlide26
The IAF MLA Mark
Businesses seeking certification will be able to see at a glance if the certification body issuing the certificate is accredited by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the IAF MLA.
As a result, businesses will benefit from having increased confidence, signified by the presence of the IAF MLA Mark, that requirements have actually been met.
AB SYMBOLSlide27
The IAF MLA Mark
Combined mark:.Can only be used in association with the IAF MLA main scopes and/or sub scopes for which AB is a signatory to the IAF MLA.May be used on accreditation certificates, letterheads, quotations for work, advertisements, or websites. Shall not be used on or in conjunction with products.Slide28
The IAF MLA Mark
Use by Accreditation BodiesHave to be an IAF MLA signatory to use the MarkHave to have a license with the IAF before they can use the IAF MLA Mark.Can only use the IAF MLA Mark in combination with their own logo as a combined mark, as below.
AB LOGOSlide29
The IAF MLA Mark
Use by Accredited CBsLicensees can sub-license use of mark to accredited CBs for sub-scopes (currently for ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 only)CBs cannot use the IAF MLA Mark in isolation from the accreditation symbol.CBs can only use the IAF MLA Mark in combination with the Licensee’s accreditation symbol as a combined mark, as shown below
AB SYMBOLSlide30
The IAF MLA Mark
Use by accredited CBs (cont.)Combined mark shall not be used on or in conjunction with products.CB shall not allow customers to use the combined mark.AB may add any conditions that it deems necessary to protect the IAF MLA Mark.Slide31
The IAF MLA Mark
Use of Combined Mark by accredited CABs Cont.Can only be used in association with activities for which the CAB is accredited and are within the AB’s IAF MLA main scopes.May only be used by CA
Bs on accredited certificates where the scope of the certificate is includes an IAF MLA sub-scope.May be used by CABs in letterheads, quotations for work, advertisements, or websites where the CAB is accredited for a main scope or sub-scope.Slide32
For more information contact:
The IAF Secretariat
Elva Nilsen
Email: iaf@iaf.nu
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FORUM
www.iaf.nu