| Field Name | Optional/Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Body Identity Number | Required | Unique identifier for a specific CB. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up CB records in the IAF CertSearch database. Example: UNIQUEID-CB01 |
| Accreditation Status | Required | Indicates the current status with the Accreditation Body. There are three options, Active, Suspended and/or Withdrawn. If withdrawn, the CB will not be listed as a CB of the Accreditation Body in IAF CertSearch. Example: Suspended |
| Certification Body Name | Required | Name of the Certification Body Example: Global Compliance Plus Pty Ltd. |
| Certification Body Acronym | Optional | Acronym of the Certification Body Example: GCP |
| Website | Required | Website of the certified entity. Must start with http:// or https:// Example: http://testfoodlogistics.com/ |
| Public Email Address | Optional | A generic email is preferred, if personal email the AB must have consent to pass it on for the purpose of IAF CertSearch. Example: peterj@GlobalCompliance.test |
| Public Phone | Optional | Certification Body Phone number. Include any country and area codes. Example: + 61 2 8453 1100 |
| Public Fax | Optional | Certification Body Fax number Example: + 61 2 8453 1100 |
| Country/Economy | Required | Country/Economy of the main accredited entity address Example: Australia |
| Description | Optional | A general description of the Certification Body. The description will be on the profile page of the IAF CertSearch describing the organization. If the AB does not have this information then leave it blank, the CB will have the ability to edit the description in their IAF CertSearch dashboard. |
| Field Name | Optional/Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Body Identity Number | Required | Unique identifier for a specific CB. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up CB records in the IAF CertSearch database. Example: UNIQUEID-CB01 |
| Key Location ID | Optional | Location Record identifier Example: UNIQUEID-CB01-A |
| Office Type | Optional | There are four options to choose from:
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| Country/Economy | Required | Country/Economy of the main address of the certified entity. Example: Australia |
| Street | Optional | Street of the main address of the certified entity. Example: S108/39 E Esplanade |
| City | Optional | City of the main address of the certified entity. Example: Sydney |
| State | Optional | State of the main address of the certified entity. Example: New South Wales |
| Zipcode/Postcode | Optional | Zipcode/Postcode of the main address of the certified entity. Example: 2095 |
| Field Name | Optional/Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Body Identity Number | Required | Unique identifier for a specific CB. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up CB records in the IAF CertSearch database. Example: UNIQUEID-CB01 |
| Scope Type | Required | Refers to the main scope of the certificate Example: Management System |
| Scheme/Program | Required | Specific certification program or framework to which the certificate relates. Example: Quality Management Systems Scheme |
| Certification Standard Code | Required | Specific set of criteria, requirements, or guidelines that the certified entity has been assessed against and found to be in compliance with Example: ISO 9001 |
| Standard Status | Required | Standard Status Example: Active |
| Accreditation First Issue Date | Optional | Date on which the certificate was first issued or granted to the Certified Entity Example: 20191120 |
| Accreditation Issue Date | Required | Date on which the standard was officially issued or granted Example: 20230123 |
| Accreditation Expiry Date | Optional | Date on which the validity of the standard will come to an end. 20260123 |
| Key Location ID | Optional | ID to link Standards and Schemes to a Key Location Example: UNIQUEID-CB01-A |
| Field Name | Optional/Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Body Identity Number | Optional | Unique identifier for a specific CB. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up CB records in the IAF CertSearch database. Example: UNIQUEID-CB01 |
| Scheme/Program | Required *if Certification Body Identity Number has a value | Specific scheme or program or framework to which the technical sector relates. Example: Quality Management Systems Scheme |
| Accredited Standard | Required *if Certification Body Identity Number has a value | Standard in which the sector is accredited with Example: ISO 9001:2008 |
| Sector/IAF Code Title | Required | Refers to a specific area or industry that is covered by accreditation and conformity assessment activities. Example: Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
| Sector/IAF Code | Required *if Certification Body Identity Number has a value | Code assigned to the sectors. Example: 01 |
| Sector Accreditation Status | Optional | Refers to the Accreditation Status at a sector level Example: Withdrawn |
| Suspended/Withdrawn | Optional | Date on which the technical sector was officially suspended or withdrawn. Example: YYYYMMDD |
| Full/Limited | Optional | Refers to the extent of scope whether it is full or limited at a sector level. Example: Full |
| Extent of Scope | Optional | Refers to the Scope Description at a sector level |
| Field Name | Optional/Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Body Identity Number | Optional | Unique identifier for a specific CB. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up CB records in the IAF CertSearch database. Example: UNIQUEID-CB01 |
| Country/Economy | Required *if Certification Body Identity Number has a value | Country/economy in which the certification body is eligible to issue accredited certificates Example: Australia |
| Scheme/Program | Required *if Certification Body Identity Number has a value | Specific scheme or program or framework to which the Country/Economy relates. Example: Quality Management System |
| Accredited Standard | Required *if Certification Body Identity Number has a value | Standard in which the country is accredited with Example: ISO 9001:2015 |
| Economy Accreditation Status | Optional | There are three options, Active, Suspended or Withdrawn. Example: Active |
| Suspended/Withdrawn Date | Optional | Refers to the Date when the Economy Status was suspended or withdrawn. Example: YYYYMMDD |