> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards.md).

# Standards and Schemes

The Standards section provides the ability to view and manage all standards uploaded under the Accreditation Body which are accredited to the Certification Bodies.

* [View and Manage AB Standards ](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards/ab-standards.md)
* [Add new Standards to the Standard library](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards/ab-standards/add-standard-to-library.md)
* [Add a new Scheme to the Scheme's library](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards/ab-standards/add-scheme-to-library.md)
* [View IAF MLA accreditated Standards](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards/iaf-mla.md)
* [View and Manage Technical Sectors](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/standards/technical-sectors.md)

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**Note:**

* IAF CertSearch validates the Standards and Schemes data to match the certificate information uploaded by the accredited CBs with the AB Standards you have assigned to them.
* IAF CertSearch also validates Standards and Schemes against the IAF MLA Standards to determine which certificates are accredited with IAF MLA.
* Ensuring that you enter the exact data issued to your Certification Bodies helps with reducing data inconsistencies and data import issues.
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### Standards Field Names Glossary

Below are the names of the fields listed in the Standard list:

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="191">Field Name</th><th width="199">Example</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Status</td><td><em>Active</em></td><td>Current standing of the Standard.</td></tr><tr><td>Scheme Type (Program)</td><td><em>Management Systems</em></td><td>Refers to the main scope of the certificate</td></tr><tr><td>Scheme </td><td><em>Quality Management Systems Scheme</em></td><td>Specific certification program or framework to which the certificate relates.</td></tr><tr><td>Standard (Including version)</td><td><em>ISO 9001:2015</em></td><td>Specific set of criteria, requirements, or guidelines that the certified entity has been assessed against and found to be in compliance with</td></tr><tr><td>Standard Code</td><td><em>ISO 9001</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Standard Version</td><td><em>2015</em></td><td>Refer to different editions or revisions of a particular standard</td></tr><tr><td>Certification</td><td>100</td><td>Number of certificates accredited with the Standard</td></tr><tr><td>First Issued at</td><td><em>20191120</em></td><td>Date on which the certificate was first issued or granted to the Certified Entity</td></tr><tr><td>Issued at</td><td><em>20211123</em></td><td>Date on which the standard was officially issued or granted </td></tr><tr><td>Expiry at</td><td><em>20251123</em></td><td>Date on which the validity of the standard will come to an end. </td></tr></tbody></table>

When viewing the list of standards, you can filter by status, and search by standard name.


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