Name : IAF ID 4:2023 Market Surveillance Visits to Certified Organizations

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document is intended to provide suggestions about how short market surveillance visits might be used by accreditation bodies or others in order to complement traditional oversight techniques.

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 13 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 06 Aug 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF ID12:2023 Principles on Remote Assessment

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document provides suggestions about how to plan, manage, and facilitate remote assessments used by Accreditation Bodies in order to complement traditional oversight techniques.

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 13 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 23 Dec 2015

Document File :

Name : IAF ID13:2024 IAF Medical Device Nomenclature (IAF MDN) Including Medical Device Risk Classifications

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document, developed to support of IAF MD8 and MD9, provides long established medical device names and classifications, where risk classifications do not exist in the Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN).

Version Number : 3

Issue Date : 24 Jan 2024

Implementation Date : 30 Jan 2017

Document File :

Name : IAF ID14:2023 Guidance on the Determination of Audit Time for Integrated Audit of Multi-Site Management Systems

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This informative document provides guidance for achieving a basic level of consistency for determining the audit time according to the application of the relevant requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for audits of different management systems.

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 13 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 25 May 2022

Document File :

Name : IAF ID15:2023 Dealing with Fraudulent Behaviour

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document is intended to provide a framework within which IAF, regional accreditation groups, accreditation bodies and certification bodies can respond to cases of fraudulent behaviour in order to achieve the mandatory outcomes in IAF MD 7.

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 20 Nov 2023

Implementation Date : 21 Feb 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF ID16:2025 Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This informative document provides recommendations on how to effectively develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), internally developed or pre-defined through another entity, in food-related certification schemes.

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 13 Jan 2025

Implementation Date : 13 Jan 2025

Document File :

Name : IAF ID17:2025 IAF Informative Document on Risk Policy for Counterfeit Certificates

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document served as an informative guide aimed at harmonizing the risk policies of IAF members. Its primary objective is to provide a framework for establishing robust risk policies within member organizations. Additionally, this document was intended to serve as a reference for guiding IAF's own risk management initiatives.

Version Number : 1

Issue Date : 06 Aug 2025

Implementation Date : 06 Aug 2025

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 1:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document is for the audit and certification of management systems of organisations with a number of sites with a single management system.

Version Number : Issue 3, Version 1

Issue Date : 18 Oct 2023

Implementation Date : 18 Oct 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 2:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document provides normative criteria on the transfer of accredited management system certification between certification bodies. The criteria may also be applicable in the case of acquisitions of certification bodies accredited by a Global ACI or Regional MRA signatory.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 15 Jun 2018

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 4:2025 IAF Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Conformity Assessment Purposes

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

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. The document is applicable to conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies. The use of ICT is not mandatory and may be used for other types of conformity assessment activities, but if used as part of the conformity assessment methodology, it is mandatory to conform to this document.

Version Number : Issue 3, Version 1

Issue Date : 30 Jan 2025

Implementation Date : 30 Jan 2026

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 5:2023 Determination of Audit Time of Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

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. All clauses of ISO/IEC 17021-1 continue to apply and this document does not supersede any of the requirements in that standard.

Version Number : Issue 4, Version 3

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 07 May 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 6:2024 IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO 14065:2020

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

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

Version Number : Issue 3, Version 2

Issue Date : 11 Sept 2024

Implementation Date : 30 Jun 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 7:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Harmonization of Sanctions and Dealing with Fraudulent Behaviour

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Mandatory document which clarifies situations where sanctions are to be applied to applicant or accredited conformity assessment bodies, and the subsequent necessary communication which shall be taken by accreditation bodies.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 2

Issue Date : 19 Jul 2023

Implementation Date : 21 Feb 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 8:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This 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. All clauses of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 continue to apply and this document provides additional criteria to that standard.

Version Number : Issue 5, Version 1

Issue Date : 20 Nov 2023

Implementation Date : 20 Nov 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD 9:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

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

Version Number : Issue 5, Version 1

Issue Date : 20 Nov 2023

Implementation Date : 20 Nov 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD11:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for Audits of Integrated Management Systems

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This 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 : Issue 3, Version 1

Issue Date : 12 Sept 2023

Implementation Date : 12 Sept 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD12:2023 Accreditation Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies with Activities in Multiple Countries

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Provides requirements for the consistent application of Clause 7 of ISO/IEC 17011 regarding an accreditation body (AB)'s assessment of conformity assessment bodies (CAB) that provide certification in economies outside the economy in which their head office is located.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 07 Jan 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF MD13:2023 Knowledge Requirements for Accreditation Body Personnel for Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001)

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Provides specific knowledge requirements for accreditation body personnel to harmonise their application of Clause 6.1.2.1 of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 for the accreditation of bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems (ISMS) to ISO/IEC 27001.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 3

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 03 Dec 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD15:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Collection of Data to Provide Indicators of Management System Certification Bodies' Performance

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Provides the "indicators" which accreditation bodies shall require accredited management system certification bodies to report to them on a periodic basis.

Version Number : Issue 1, Version 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 14 Jul 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF MD16:2024 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the Accreditation of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Bodies

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document specifies normative criteria for accreditation bodies assessing and accrediting certification bodies that provide audit and certification of food safety management systems, in addition to the requirements contained within ISO/IEC 17011. It is also appropriate as a requirements document for the peer evaluation process for the Global ACI Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) among accreditation bodies.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 1

Issue Date : 21 May 2024

Implementation Date : 21 May 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD17:2023 Witnessing Activities for the Accreditation of Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

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.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 07 May 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD22:2023 Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS)

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

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 : Issue 2, Version 2

Issue Date : 14 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 07 May 2020

Document File :

Name : IAF MD23:2023 Control of Entities Operating on Behalf of Accredited Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document relates to entities, performing and/or managing management system certification activities, on behalf of certification bodies (CBs) holding accreditation, which are not wholly or partly owned or employed by the CB.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 1

Issue Date : 20 Dec 2023

Implementation Date : 20 Dec 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF MD25:2023 Criteria for Evaluation of Conformity Assessment Schemes

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document contains minimum requirements for conformity assessment schemes (CAS) to be applied by member accreditation bodies when evaluating national, regional or international CAS to ensure they meet requirements specified in ISO/IEC 17011, Clause 4.6.3.

Version Number : Issue 1, Version 2

Issue Date : 13 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 07 Jan 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD28:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Upload and Maintenance of Data on IAF Database

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This MD outlines the mandatory requirements for ABs and CBs to achieve the IAF Database Principles, provides guidance as to how ABs and CBs will conform with those requirements, and outlines sanctions for nonconformity with the requirements of this MD.

Version Number : Issue 1, Version 1

Issue Date : 26 Oct 2023

Implementation Date : 26 Oct 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF MD30:2025 Transition Requirements for ISO 37001:2025

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document provides transition requirements for ISO 37001:2025.

Version Number : Issue 1, Version 1

Issue Date : 10 Oct 2025

Implementation Date : 10 Oct 2025

Document File :

Name : IAF ML 1:2024 Guidance for the Exchange of Documentation among MLA Signatories for the Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Describes procedures for the exchange of documentation among accreditation body signatories, where such documentation issued by the originating accreditation body is requested for consideration as part of assessment activities relating to the granting, maintaining, extending, reducing, suspending and withdrawing of accreditation by the receiving accreditation body. This document does not make it mandatory for member accreditation bodies to exchange documents.

Version Number : Issue 3, Version 3

Issue Date : 24 Oct 2024

Implementation Date : 08 Jan 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF ML 2:2023 General Principles on the Use of the IAF MLA Mark

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document describes principles on the use of the IAF MLA Mark by Global ACI members entitled to use the IAF MLA Mark in accordance with Global ACI MRA-006, and their relevant accredited conformity assessment bodies.

Version Number : Issue 4, Version 1

Issue Date : 31 May 2023

Implementation Date : 31 May 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF ML 3:2024 Guidance for Responding to Inquiries on Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Signatory Equivalence and on the Acceptance of Certification Documents

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Procedure to be used by members, as appropriate, to respond to inquiries regarding the equivalence of accreditations of signatories and on the acceptance of certification documents.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 3

Issue Date : 24 Oct 2024

Implementation Date : 15 Oct 2012

Document File :

Name : IAF PR 7:2023 Requirements for Producing IAF Mandatory Documents on Transitions

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : The objective of this document is to ensure the consistent and harmonized application of ISO/IEC 17011 for transitioning from one version of a normative document to another version of that document.

Version Number : Issue 1, Version 2

Issue Date : 15 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 19 May 2022

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC A2:06/2023 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Single Accreditation Body [SUPERSEDED BY A2:09/2025]

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : General requirements to be used when evaluating the competence of a single accreditation body for the purpose of qualifying to sign the applicable Arrangement(s) are set out in this document. Please note: This document has been superseded by A2:09/2025.

Version Number : 06/2023

Issue Date : 29 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 29 Jun 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC A2:09/2025 IAF/ILAC Multilateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of an Accreditation Body

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document outlines the general requirements to be used by Global ACI and its recognised Regional Cooperation Bodies when evaluating the competence of an accreditation body for the purpose of qualifying to sign the applicable arrangement(s).

Version Number : 09/2025

Issue Date : 10 Sep 2025

Implementation Date : 10 Mar 2027

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC A3:06/2023 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Template report for the peer evaluation of an Accreditation Body based on ISO/IEC 17011:2017

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : The purpose of this document is to provide a tool for the evaluation and report preparation process, allowing an AB under evaluation to present information, facts and figures about its performance and to provide a means for the evaluation team to present confirmation of this information within the evaluation report.

Version Number : 06/2023

Issue Date : 29 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 29 Jun 2023

Document File :

Name : ILAC P8:11/2023 ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (Arrangement): Supplementary Requirements for the Use of Accreditation Symbols and for Claims of Accreditation Status by Accredited CABs

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : The requirements in this document have been developed to ensure a more uniform approach to the use of accreditation symbols and for the manner in which a CAB may refer to its accreditation status and make claims in relation to the ILAC MRA.

Version Number : 11/2023

Issue Date : Nov 2023

Implementation Date : Nov 2023

Document File :

Name : ILAC P10:07/2020 ILAC Policy on Metrological Traceability of Measurement Results

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document describes the ILAC policy on metrological traceability of measurement results.

Version Number : 07/2020

Issue Date : Jul 2020

Implementation Date : Jul 2021

Document File :

Name : ILAC P12:04/2009 Harmonisation of ILAC Work with the Regions

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document provides information on the steps involved in harmonising work between ILAC and regional accreditation cooperations, as well as criteria for adopting new ILAC work items.

Version Number : 04/2009

Issue Date : Apr 2009

Implementation Date : Apr 2009

Document File :

Name : ILAC P15:05/2020 Application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the Accreditation of Inspection Bodies

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document provides information for use by both accreditation bodies and inspection bodies on the application of ISO/IEC 17020. This revision includes updates as a result of the outcome of the ILAC Inspection Committee workshops, ISO CASCO clarification requests and the experience gained in the application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and the previous version of ILAC P15. The implementation date for ILAC P15:05/2020 is 18 months from the date of publication on the ILAC website (ie November 2021). The examples of the application of ISO/IEC 17020 removed from the previous version of ILAC P15 as a result of this revision are now available from the IC FAQs: https://ilac.org/about-ilac/faqs/

Version Number : 05/2020

Issue Date : May 2020

Implementation Date : Nov 2021

Document File :

Name : ILAC R7:05/2015 Rules for the Use of the ILAC MRA Mark

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document outlines rules on the use of the ILAC MRA Mark by Global ACI members entitled to use the ILAC MRA Mark in accordance with Global ACI MRA-006, and their relevant accredited conformity assessment bodies.

Version Number : 05/2015

Issue Date : May 2015

Implementation Date : May 2015

Document File :

Name : ILAC-G21:09/2012 Cross-Frontier Accreditation - Principles for Cooperation

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : The principles set out in this document serve to strengthen the international network of accreditation bodies. The principles seek to assist the objective of facilitating international trade by removing technical barriers to trade.

Version Number : 09/2012

Issue Date : Sept 2012

Implementation Date : Sept 2012

Document File :