SADCA Holds Inaugural Regional World Accreditation Day Celebration
SADCA held an inaugural regional World Accreditation Day celebration virtually on June 9th 2022.
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Progress Continues in the IAF/ILAC Single Organization Project
For decades IAF and ILAC have been discussing the need or opportunity to become a single organization, and never before have we been closer to the goal.
Counterfeit Certificates in the TIC industry
Counterfeit certificates in the TIC industry pose a significant problem for the reputation, reliability, and trust in certification worldwide.
From Remote to Transformative Technology Techniques
IIOC has published a paper exploring transformative technology techniques.
Medical Device Quality System ISO 13485 – Shifting Auditor Competency in the Supply Chain – The Impact of the New IAF Mandatory Document MD9:2022
In February 2022, the IAF Medical Devices Working Group completed a four-year cycle of improving IAF MD 9.
The UKCA Mark: Gain Market Access in Great Britain
From 01 January 2023, businesses will need to use the new UKCA product marking for many goods placed on the Great Britain market (England, Scotland and Wales).
Energy Management Systems in Mexico
In Mexico, CONUEE published a guide for the implementation and interpretation of the requirements of ISO 50001:2018, to aid with its integration into the processes and strategies of any type of organization.
SANAP Project Comes to an End
The SANAP project, jointly implemented by APAC and PTB and funded by the BMZ, Germany, came to a close on 28 February 2022.
SLAB Supports Emissions Reduction through the Implementation of ICAO CORSIA
In line with Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action, SLAB recognizes that the promotion of accreditation in Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification (ISO 14065)-related schemes such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), Carbon Footprint of Products, and Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is a timely need.
AFRAC reinforces its MRA Council activities
The 11th AFRAC MRA Council meeting was held on 17 June 2021.
Accreditation of Notified Bodies – A Key Element for the Functioning of the EU Single Market for Goods
The European Commission’s main goal in the EU single market for goods is to ensure the free movement of goods within the market, and to set high safety standards for consumers and the protection of the environment.
IAF UAC Holds March Meeting
The IAF User Advisory Committee held its most recent meeting on 24 March 2022.
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