Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-001 (G) Accreditation Requirements and Operating Criteria for Horseracing Laboratories

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : The purpose of this guidance document is to provide: 1) Part A: A compilation of test-method-related requirements for horseracing laboratories that accreditation bodies have submitted. 2) Part B: Recommendations for establishing the presence of prohibited substances that have been agreed within the horseracing industry. 3) Part C: Additional recommendations on compliance with an appropriate performance specification, and the adoption of harmonised definitions for terms commonly used by racing chemists.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-002 (G) Guidelines on Decision Rules and Statements of Conformity

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This guidance document assists laboratories in the use of decision rules when declaring statements of conformity to a specification or standard as required by ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-003 (G) Guidelines for Measurement Uncertainty in Testing

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : The aim of this guidance document is to provide guidance and related references for the evaluation of measurement uncertainty in testing, as well as to encourage the customary reporting of measurement uncertainty in order to fulfil expectations of relevant clauses from ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The document also aims to assist laboratories in understanding the common approach taken by accreditation bodies when performing assessments against these requirements.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-004 (G) Modules in a Forensic Science Process

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This guidance document is intended to provide guidance for laboratories, scene of crime investigation units and other entities involved in examination or testing in the forensic science process by providing guidance for the application of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-006 (G) Guidance for the Implementation of a Medical Accreditation Scheme

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This guidance document is a practical guide for accreditation bodies implementing a medical accreditation scheme using ISO 15189. It identifies key aspects of the standard, points out its unique elements, and provides advice for the development and maintenance of an accreditation scheme that is based on ISO 15189.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 31 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 04 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-008 (M) Policy for Proficiency Testing and/or Interlaboratory Comparisons Other Than Proficiency Testing

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document sets out the requirements for, and gives guidance to, accreditation bodies (ABs) on the use and assessment of proficiency testing (PT) and/or interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs) other than PT in the accreditation process for all conformity assessment bodies performing testing or calibration activities – i.e. testing, sampling, calibration and medical laboratories, inspection bodies, biobanks, PT providers and reference material producers. It also aims to assist ABs to consistently define and apply relevant PT policies, thereby providing a tool for harmonisation in the process of establishing multilateral and bilateral agreements according to Global ACI-MRA-004.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-009 (M) Global ACI Policy for Measurement Uncertainty in Calibration

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document sets out the requirements for the statement of Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMCs) and for the evaluation of measurement uncertainty in calibration certificates or reports.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-2-001 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the Accreditation of Inspection Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides information for the application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the accreditation of inspection bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 23 Aug 2026

Implementation Date : 24 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-2-002 (G) Guidance on Measurements Performed as Part of an Inspection Process

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This guidance document provides recommendations on how to approach situations where examinations that form part of an inspection assignment include the performance of measurements.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-2-003 (G) Guideline for the Formulation of Scopes of Accreditation for Inspection Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : The purpose of this guidance document is to assist accreditation bodies in consistently meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 associated with scopes, and to encourage an effective and harmonised approach to scopes among accreditation bodies in relation to ISO/IEC 17020:2012.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 23 Aug 2026

Implementation Date : 24 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-001 (M) Mandatory Document for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organisation

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document is for the audit and certification of management systems of organisations with a number of sites with a single management system. The aim of this document is to ensure that the audit provides adequate confidence in the implementation of the management system to the relevant standard across all sites listed on the certification document and that the audit is both practical and feasible in economic and operative terms.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-002 (M) Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides normative criteria on the transfer of accredited management system certification between certification bodies. The objective of this document is to assure the maintenance of the integrity of accredited management system certification issued by one certification body if subsequently transferred to another such body.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-003 (M) Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Conformity Assessment Purposes

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides for the consistent application of information and communication technology when used as part of the conformity assessment methodology. The scope of this document includes management systems, validation and verification, personnel certification and product certification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-004 (M) Determination of Audit Time of Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of the relevant clauses of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for audits of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-005 (M) Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO 14065:2020

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of ISO 14065:2020 for the accreditation of validation or verification bodies (V/VBs) for environmental information validation or verification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-006 (M) Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides normative criteria on the application of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 for the accreditation of bodies providing audit and certification of an organisation’s management system to ISO 13485.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-007 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document specifies normative criteria for conformity assessment bodies auditing and certifying organisations’ quality management systems to ISO 13485, in addition to the requirements contained in ISO/IEC 17021-1. It is also appropriate as a requirements document for the peer evaluation process for the Global ACI MRA among accreditation bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-008 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for Audits of Integrated Management Systems

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides requirements for the application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the planning and delivery of audits of IMS and, if appropriate, the certification of an organisation’s management system(s) against two or more sets of audit criteria/standards.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-009 (M) Accreditation Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies With Activities in Multiple Countries

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of Clause 7 of ISO/IEC 17011:2004 regarding an accreditation body's assessment of conformity assessment bodies that provide certification in countries outside the country in which their head office is located.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-010 (M) Knowledge Requirements for Accreditation Body Personnel for Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document defines the specific knowledge requirements for personnel involved in the accreditation of certification bodies that provide audit and certification of information security management systems (ISMS) to ISO/IEC 27001.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-012 (M) Mandatory Document for the Collection of Data to Provide Indicators of Management System Certification Bodies’ Performance

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document identifies the indicators which accreditation bodies shall require accredited management system certification bodies to report to them on a periodic basis.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-013 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the Accreditation of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document defines the specific knowledge requirements for personnel involved in the accreditation of certification bodies that provide audit and certification of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-014 (M) Witnessing Activities for the Accreditation of Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of the relevant clauses of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 Conformity assessment - General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies. This document applies to the accreditation of management systems certification bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-015 (I) Informative Document on Risk Policy for Counterfeit Certificates

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document serves as an informative guide aimed at harmonising the risk policies of Global ACI members. Its primary objective is to provide a framework for establishing robust risk policies within member organisations. Additionally, this document is intended to serve as a reference for guiding Global ACI’s own risk management initiatives.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-016 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for the accreditation of certification bodies providing certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS).

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-017 (M) Control of Entities Operating on Behalf of Accredited Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document sets out the mandatory requirements for the control of entities operating on behalf of accredited management systems certification bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-018 (M) Requirements for Producing Mandatory Documents on Transitions

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document sets out the requirements for producing Global ACI mandatory documents on transitions.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-019 (M) Criteria for Evaluation of Conformity Assessment Schemes (CASs) and Scheme Owners (SOs)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document contains minimum requirements for CASs to be applied by Global ACI member accreditation bodies when evaluating national, regional or international CAS to ensure they meet requirements specified in ISO/IEC 17011, Clause 4.6.3. This document applies to members of Global ACI that provide accreditation in the fields of certification of management systems, persons, products, processes and services, and validation and verification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-020 (I) Principles on Remote Assessment

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document sets out principles on remote assessment. It is applicable to remote assessments used by Global ACI accreditation body members that provide accreditation in the fields of certification of management systems, persons, products, processes and services, and validation and verification, in order to complement traditional oversight techniques.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 10 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-021 (I) Informative Document for QMS and EMS Scopes of Accreditation

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document is to facilitate the consistent application of Clause 7.1.2 of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and Clause 7.2.1 of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 by accreditation bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 31 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-022 (I) Informative Document on Market Surveillance Visits to Certified Organisations

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document is applicable to short market surveillance visits used by accreditation bodies or others in order to complement traditional oversight techniques.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 31 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-025 (M) Harmonisation of Sanctions

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document defines the criteria for the harmonisation of sanctions and dealing with fraudulent behaviour. The document applies to members of Global ACI that provide accreditation in the fields of certification of management systems, persons, products, processes and services, and validation and verification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 09 Sept 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-026 (I) Dealing With Fraudulent Behaviour

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document provides information on dealing with fraudulent behaviour.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 09 Sept 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-027 (I) Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document provides suggestions about how to effectively develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) internally developed or pre-defined through another entity.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 31 Aug 2026

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