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IAF CertSearchGlobal Certification Database
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The Exclusive Global Database for Accredited Certifications
IAFCertSearch
Table of Contents
1. IAF Objectives
2. Hierarchy of Accredited Certification
3. Demand is Growing
4. The Accredited Certification Network
5. Challenges
6. How these Problems Impact those who rely on Accredited Certifications
7. Introducing IAF CertSearch
8. How it Works
9. Providing users Confidence in Accredited Certifications Issued under the IAF MLA
10. Helping Users Develop and Maintain Compliant Supply Chains
11. Benefits of the IAF CertSearch Database
12. History of Database
13. Key Features
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Table of Contents
14. Governance
15. Global Support
16. Video
17. Support Information
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• 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
IAF Objectives:
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“Certified Once, Accepted Everywhere”
Hierarchy of Accredited Certification
Organization
Provides oversight & governance of Multilateral Recognition Agreement (MLA)
• Recognized by IAF as signatory of MLA
• Accredits CBs
Accredited by AB to certify organizations
Achieves accredited certification to Management System Standard(s)
Certificate of Registration
AB
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International Accreditation Forum (IAF)
AccreditationBody (AB)
CertificationBody (CB)
Users
Customer, Consumer, Industry, Government
Accredited Network
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IAF
69 Accreditation Bodies
4,275 Certification Bodies
1,650,000+Accredited Certifications Worldwide
193 Countries
Demand is Growing
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Businesses and Governments are demanding greater transparency across
organisations and their supply chains. They rely on accredited certifications to make
important decisions when developing their supply chains.
Certified Supply chains are a way Businesses and Governments can demonstrate they
have compliant and transparent global supply chains.
1. Accredited certifications are so high in value some companies claim to be
certified 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 certification
can be difficult.
4. It is difficult to validate legitimate accredited certifications.
Challenges
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1. Which certifications can we trust and rely on?
2. How do we know the certification is valid?
3. How do we determine if the certification has been issued by an accredited certification body?
4. How do we know the certification body is accredited for that particular standard and the Accreditation body is an IAF MLA signatory for that standards?
5. How do we know if one of our existing suppliers certification(s) has expired or is suspended or withdrawn?
Certificate of
Registration
AB
How These Challenges Impact Those Who Rely on Accredited Certifications
Users
Customer, Consumer, Industry, Government
• A global database where users can search
and validate the status of accredited
certifications issued by a Certification
Body which has been accredited by an IAF
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.
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IAF CertSearch – A Single Source of Truth
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How It Works
Certificate of
Registration
AB
DATA FEED
Users
Customer, Consumer, Industry, Government
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Providing Users Confidence in Accredited Certification Issued Under the IAF MLA
Certificate of
Registration
AB
Certificate of Registration
AB
Users
Customer, Consumer, Industry, Government
Now the user is happy because thanks to IAF CertSearch within seconds they’ve been able to determine they're dealing with a company who holds a valid certification which has been issued by a certification body
who has been accredited by and IAF MLA signatory Accreditation Body.
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Helping User Develop and Maintain Compliant Certified Supply Chains
Via IAF CertSearch a user can ensure all suppliers in their supply chain hold valid accredited certifications and instantly be alerted if there is a change.
Users
Customer, Consumer, Industry, Government
• Greater trust and confidence in accredited certification
• Providing a global solution to support global trade
• Improving compliance and transparency of certifications
issued under the MLA
• 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 requirements
efficiently and cost effectively
Benefits of IAF CertSearch Database:
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A reliable, single source of truth!
Timeline of the IAF Database
2014 2017 GO Live
IAF Database proposed
October 2014
DMC Taskforce
formed March 2015
Principles approved Dec. 2015
Initial business case approved
November 2016
Initial business case approved
November 2016
Independent consultant
conducted tender to develop
Technology contractor selected June 2018
Demo to members IAF GA Oct 2018
Go Live – IAF General Assembly Oct 2019
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2016
Search Engine
Key Features
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Certification validation Page
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Key Features
Certification Bodies List
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Certification Body Profile
Key Features
Accreditation Bodies List
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Accreditation Body Profile
Key Features
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Watch List
Users can create a list and monitor all certifications held by suppliers in their supply chain.
Key Features
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Notifications
Alert / Badge Notification Email Notification
Key Features
If the status of a certification (suspended, withdrawn, expired) held by a supplier in their network changes they will receive a notification. This way users can effectively manage their certified supply chains in real time.
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Key Features
IAF CertSearch Mark
The 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 Mark and it will direct them to the IAF CertSearch database where they can validate their active certifications. If the status of the certification is not active then the mark will turn off in real time.
• Database Management Committee (DMC) includes representatives from Accreditation Bodies, Certification Bodies and Industry, see below a list of the DMC members.
• DMC’s role is to manage the IAF CertSearch database to serve the interest of the IAF, Accreditation Bodies, Certification Bodies, Certified Entities and Industry.
Representing Member Organisation
Certification Bodies Marcus Long IIOC - Independent International Organization for Certification
Certification Bodies Ivan SavovEFAC - European Federation of Associations of Certification
Bodies
Certification Bodies Wayne Terry ABCB - Association of British Certification Bodies
Accreditation Bodies Brahim Houla GAC - Gulf Cooperation Council Accreditation Center
Accreditation Bodies Lori GillespieANAB - American National Standards Institute - American
Society for Quality National Accreditation Board LLC
Accreditation Bodies Emanuele Riva ACCREDIA - Italian National Accreditation Body
Accreditation Bodies Kylie SheehanJAS-ANZ - Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New
Zealand
Industry Grant Ramaley DTA - Dental Trade Alliance
Industry Sheronda JeffriesTIA - Telecommunications Industry Association - QuEST Forum
Business Community24
Governance
Growing Widespread Global Support
• Global Automotive - IATF - International Automotive Task Force
• Global Aerospace - IAQG International Aerospace Quality Group
• Information and communications Technology - TIA - Telecommunications
Industry 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 Ministerial
Global Support
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Videos
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https://youtu.be/8FlND6c-3M4
IAFCertSearch Demonstration
https://youtu.be/P2pEwXVrfUga0tYY
Introducing IAFCertSearch (Stakeholders Support)
IAFCertSearch.org -
https://www.iafcertsearch.org/
Support Information
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International Accreditation Forum – IAF
https://www.iaf.nu/
IAF CertSearch – Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO
QqM5RNMkKR_71RKmVw-Qw