Application Process
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) identify the accreditation scheme(s) they wish to be accredited for. The current schemes IAF Accreditation recognizes, along with the application pack, are under the five program headings of Management Systems Certification, Product Certification, Personnel Certification, GHG Validation and Verification and Inspection. Alternatively, you may seek accreditation for a scheme that IAF Accreditation does not yet recognize. In this case please contact IAF Accreditation before proceeding, as the scheme will need to be assessed and some preparation or scheme development may be necessary before your application can be progressed. The first stage of the accreditation process is to send resume of your organization along. If IAF Accreditation finds suitable then IAF Accreditation shall ask the applicant to send a fee of POUND 2,000 towards application fees and after receipt of the application fees, IAF Accreditation shall send the application form. Subsequently the CAB shall complete and return their application, including relevant documentation requested within the application form, along with the current fees for documentation review of POUND 5,000 per program to the office depending upon the country of your location.
Review of Assessment Report
IAF Accreditation forms an Accreditation Review Panel (ARP). Members of this panel are individuals who have expertise in the scope of accreditation sought. The ARP reviews the report and makes a decision regarding accreditation.
Accreditation Decision
If accreditation is approved a Certificate of Accreditation is issued. If accreditation is not approved, the applicant is advised of the reasons for the decision. A further application may be considered at a later date. Once an applicant is accredited regular visits are made to the CAB's offices to assess the CAB's ongoing compliance with the accreditation criteria. IAF Accreditation also selects a sample of CAB auditors and inspectors for witnessing activities. A complete reassessment takes place every four years.
It's the Mark of the Professional
IAF Accreditation operates in a third party assessment environment. Third party assessment is recognized around the world as the highest level of assessment, and IAF Accreditation accreditation demonstrates to your customers and others that your conformity assessment services are meeting the highest levels of professionalism in the conformity assessment industry. IAF Accreditation accepts applications for accreditation from conformity assessment bodies around the world.