# Manage CB Accreditation

This section guides you on how to manage the CB Accreditation Status.

## Withdrawn CB Accreditation Information

1. Click **'Certification Bodies'** from the left-hand navigation&#x20;
2. Search for the CB you want to edit
3. Click the **CB name or click the 'view' button** under the actions column
4. You'll be redirected to the CB Detail Page
5. In the **Certification Body Accreditation Status** section click the **"Edit"** button
6. In the Accreditation Status field, choose the "**Withdrawn"** radio button.
7. Once done, click the '**Save Changes** button

### Rules for Withdrawn Accreditation

Once the CB accreditation has been withdrawn, the CB will be limited to the following:

<table><thead><tr><th width="334">Feature</th><th>Restrictions</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>IAF CertSearch Account Login</td><td>Login access is restrictred</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Search Access</td><td>Searchable within 3 months after the withdrawn date</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Public Access</td><td>Accessible within 3 months after the withdrawn date</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Profile Page</td><td>Not accessible</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Suspend CB Accreditation Information

1. Click **'Certification Bodies'** from the left-hand navigation&#x20;
2. Search for the CB you want to edit
3. Click the **CB name or click the 'view' button** under the actions column
4. You'll be redirected to the CB Detail Page
5. In the **Certification Body Accreditation Status** section click the **"Edit"** button
6. In the Accreditation Status field, choose the "**Suspended"** radio button.
7. Once done, click the '**Save Changes** button

### Rules for Suspended Accreditation

<table><thead><tr><th width="334">Feature</th><th>Restrictions</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>IAF CertSearch Account Login</td><td>Login access is allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Search Access</td><td>Searchable until expiration</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Public Access</td><td>Accessible until expiration</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Profile Page</td><td>Accessible</td></tr></tbody></table>
