# Import Certification Body

Before proceeding to uploading the Certification Body, make sure you have met the prerequisites.

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**Pre-requisites:** The following data should be added to your AB account before so you can successfully import Certification Body data.

* [Add Schemes](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards/ab-standards/add-scheme-to-library.md)
* [Add Standards](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards/ab-standards/add-standard-to-library.md)
  {% endhint %}

To successfully import CB data into IAF CertSearch, the following steps are required

1. Ensure CB data is formatted properly for import into IAF CertSearch.
2. Familiarize yourself with the IAF CertSearch data schema to map CB data fields.
3. Use the CertSearch import tool to upload the CB data file.
4. Test the import to ensure the data is displaying correctly in IAF CertSearch records.
5. Troubleshoot any issues with the CB data format or field mapping if data is not importing as expected.

#### **Read the following documentation:**

> [CB File Formats](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body/certification-body-templates.md)
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> [File Upload](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body/file-upload.md)
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> [FTP Access](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body/ftp-access.md)
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> [Data Mapping](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-settings/global-mapping/data-mapping.md)
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> [Field Mapping](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-settings/global-mapping/field-mapping.md)
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> [Error Handling](/accreditation-bodies/error-handling/error-handling.md)


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