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 There are three options, Active, Suspended and/or Withdrawn. If withdrawn, the CB will not be listed as a CB of the Accreditation Body in IAF CertSearch.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:
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:
Corporate Head Office(Main accredited entity office)
Regional Head Office
Country Head Office
Branch Office
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
*if Certification Body Identity Number has a value
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
