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IAF CertSearchGlobal Certification Database
IAFCertSearchThe Exclusive Global Database forAccredited Certifications2
Table of Contents1. IAF Objectives2. Hierarchy of Accredited Certification3. Demand is Growing4. The Accredited Certification Network5. Challenges6. How these Problems Impact those who rely on Accredited Certifications7. Introducing IAF CertSearch8. How it Works9. Providing users Confidence in Accredited Certifications Issued under the IAF MLA10. Helping Users Develop and Maintain Compliant Supply Chains11. Benefits of the IAF CertSearch Database12. History of Database13. Key Features3
Table of Contents14. Governance15. Global Support16. Video17. Support Information4
IAF Objectives: To develop and maintain a Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA)amongst global Accreditation Body Members To act as a forum to facilitate global trade To develop harmonization of certification best practices To promote accredited certification“Certified Once, Accepted Everywhere”5
Hierarchy of Accredited CertificationOrganizationCertificate ofRegistrationCertificationBody (CB)AccreditationBody (AB)InternationalAccreditationForum (IAF)Provides oversight& governance ofMultilateralRecognitionAgreement (MLA)Achieves accreditedcertification toManagementSystem Standard(s)ABAccredited by ABto certifyorganizations Recognized byIAF as signatoryof MLA Accredits CBsUsersCustomer, Consumer,Industry, Government6
Accredited NetworkIAF69 Accreditation Bodies4,275 Certification Bodies1,650,000 Accredited Certifications Worldwide193 Countries7
Demand is GrowingBusinesses and Governments are demanding greater transparency acrossorganisations and their supply chains. They rely on accredited certifications to makeimportant decisions when developing their supply chains.Certified Supply chains are a way Businesses and Governments can demonstrate theyhave compliant and transparent global supply chains.8
Challenges1. Accredited certifications are so high in value some companies claim to becertified when they are not.2. There are a lot of fake or expired certifications in the market.3. Distinguishing an accredited certification from a non accredited certificationcan be difficult.4. It is difficult to validate legitimate accredited certifications.9
How These Challenges Impact Those Who Rely onAccredited CertificationsUsersCustomer, Consumer,Industry, Government1. Which certifications can we trust and rely on?2. How do we know the certification is valid?Certificate ofRegistration3. How do we determine if the certification has beenissued by an accredited certification body?4. How do we know the certification body is accreditedfor that particular standard and the Accreditationbody is an IAF MLA signatory for that standards?AB5. How do we know if one of our existing supplierscertification(s) has expired or is suspended orwithdrawn?10
IAF CertSearch – A Single Source of Truth A global database where users can searchand validate the status of accreditedcertifications issued by a CertificationBody which has been accredited by an IAFMLA Signatory Accreditation Body. This means a member of the public canvalidate an organizations certification(s)confidently knowing, the certification isvalid, the Certification Body is accreditedand the Accreditation Body is a current IAFMLA Signatory member, in real time, all inone process.11
How It WorksUsersCustomer, Consumer,Industry, GovernmentCertificate ofRegistrationDATA FEEDAB12
Providing Users Confidence in AccreditedCertification Issued Under the IAF MLAUsersCustomer, Consumer,Industry, GovernmentNow the user is happy because thanks to IAF CertSearch within seconds they’ve been able to determinethey're dealing with a company who holds a valid certification which has been issued by a certification bodywho has been accredited by and IAF MLA signatory Accreditation Body.Certificate ofRegistrationCertificate ofRegistrationABAB13
Helping User Develop and Maintain CompliantCertified Supply ChainsUsersCustomer, Consumer,Industry, GovernmentVia IAF CertSearch a user can ensure all suppliers in their supply chain hold validaccredited certifications and instantly be alerted if there is a change.14
Benefits of IAF CertSearch Database: Greater trust and confidence in accredited certification Providing a global solution to support global trade Improving compliance and transparency of certificationsissued under the MLAA reliable, singlesource of truth! Reduced counterfeiting Increased accuracy and efficiency Increased credibility of accredited certification Increased market opportunity for certified companies Reduced time and cost for users Helping CBs and ABs fulfill their information requirementsefficiently and cost effectively15
Timeline of the IAF Database201420162017PrinciplesapprovedDec. 2015IAF DatabaseproposedOctober 2014Initial businesscase approvedNovember 2016DMCTaskforceformedMarch 2015Initial businesscase approvedNovember 2016GO LiveIndependentconsultantconducted tender todevelopDemo tomembers IAFGA Oct 2018Go Live – IAF GeneralAssembly Oct 2019Technology contractorselected June 201816
Key FeaturesSearch Engine17
Key FeaturesCertification validation Page18
Key FeaturesCertification Bodies ListCertification Body Profile19
Key FeaturesAccreditation Bodies ListAccreditation Body Profile20
Key FeaturesWatch ListUsers can create a list and monitor all certifications held by suppliers in theirsupply chain.21
Key FeaturesNotificationsIf the status of a certification (suspended, withdrawn, expired) held by a supplier intheir network changes they will receive a notification. This way users caneffectively manage their certified supply chains in real time.Alert / Badge NotificationEmail Notification22
Key FeaturesIAF CertSearch MarkThe IAF CertSearch Mark can be placed on the website of the certified organisation.It is a digital mark, with embedded code, that enables a user to click on the Markand it will direct them to the IAF CertSearch database where they can validate theiractive certifications. If the status of the certification is not active then the mark willturn off in real time.23
Governance Database Management Committee (DMC) includes representatives fromAccreditation Bodies, Certification Bodies and Industry, see below a list of theDMC members. DMC’s role is to manage the IAF CertSearch database to serve the interest of theIAF, Accreditation Bodies, Certification Bodies, Certified Entities and on BodiesMarcus LongIIOC - Independent International Organization for CertificationCertification BodiesIvan SavovEFAC - European Federation of Associations of CertificationBodiesCertification BodiesWayne TerryABCB - Association of British Certification BodiesAccreditation BodiesBrahim HoulaGAC - Gulf Cooperation Council Accreditation CenterAccreditation BodiesLori GillespieANAB - American National Standards Institute - AmericanSociety for Quality National Accreditation Board LLCAccreditation BodiesEmanuele RivaACCREDIA - Italian National Accreditation BodyAccreditation BodiesKylie SheehanJAS-ANZ - Joint Accreditation System of Australia and NewZealandIndustryGrant RamaleyDTA - Dental Trade AllianceIndustrySheronda JeffriesTIA - Telecommunications Industry Association - QuEST ForumBusiness Community24
Global SupportGrowing Widespread Global Support Global Automotive - IATF - International Automotive Task Force Global Aerospace - IAQG International Aerospace Quality Group Information and communications Technology - TIA - TelecommunicationsIndustry Association GFSI Global Food Safety Initiative UNIDO - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization DOE - Department of Energy in the US IEA - International Energy Agency Natural Resources Canada DTA - Dental Trade Alliance Clean Energy Ministerial25
VideosIAFCertSearch DemonstrationIntroducing IAFCertSearch (Stakeholders be/P2pEwXVrfUga0tYY26
Support InformationInternational Accreditation Forum – IAFIAFCertSearch.org IAF CertSearch – Youtube KR 71RKmVw-Qw27
MLA Signatory Accreditation Body. This means a member of the public can validate an organizations certification(s) confidently knowing, the certification is valid, the Certification Body is accredited and the Accreditation Body is a current IAF MLA Signatory member, in real time, all in one process. 11 IAF CertSearch -A Single Source of Truth
