Accreditation Activities and Standards
The accreditation activities carried out by IAF Accreditation span several specialized sectors and adhere to distinct international standards[cite: 1]:
- Laboratories: Includes Testing and Calibration Laboratories operating under ISO/IEC 17025, as well as Medical Laboratories operating under ISO 15189[cite: 1].
- Inspection Bodies: Operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020[cite: 1].
- Certification Bodies: Divided into multiple categories based on their specific focus, including Certification for Persons (ISO/IEC 17024), Certification for Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17021), and Certification for Products (ISO/IEC 17065 or EN 45011)[cite: 1].
- Validation and Verification Bodies: Operates under ISO 14065[cite: 1].
- Providers of Proficiency Tests: Governed by ISO/IEC 17043[cite: 1].
- Producers of Reference Materials: Complies with ISO Guide 34[cite: 1].