Certification Fields Glossary
This section list down all certification data fields added in the certification templates.
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This section list down all certification data fields added in the certification templates.
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Here you can manage all Certified Entity-related data:
| Field Name | Optional / Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Field Name | Optional / Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Field Name | Optional / Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Field Names | Optional / Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
Certified Entity Unique ID
Required
Unique identifier for a specific Certified Entity. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up Certified Entity records in the IAF CertSearch database.
Certified Entity Name
Required
Name of the Certified Entity, individual, product, or service that has been granted certification.
Certified Entity Trading Name
Optional
A trade name, trading name, or business name is a pseudonym frequently used by companies to operate under a name different from their registered, legal name. In a number of countries, the phrase "trading as" (abbreviated to t/a) is used to designate a trade name.
Certified Entity English Name
Optional
English name of the Certified Entity, individual, product, or service that has been granted certification.
Confidential Certified Entity
Optional
Indicator of whether the certified entity's information is confidential.
Business Registered Street
Optional
Business registered address of the certified entity.
Business Registered City
Optional
City of the business registered address of the certified entity.
Business Registered State
Optional
State of the business registered address of the certified entity.
Business Registered Zipcode/Postcode
Optional
Zipcode/Postcode of the business registered address of the certified entity.
Business Registered Country/Economy
Required
Country/Economy of the main address of the certified entity.
Business Registered Full Address
Optional
Complete business registered address of the certified entity in a single field.
Certified Entity Website
Optional
Website of the certified entity. Must be http:// or https://
TAX ID
Optional
Tax ID of the Entity
VAT
Optional
VAT number of the Entity
Company ID Number
Optional
Company ID Number of the Entity
Business Registration Number
Optional
Business Registration Number of the Entity
DUNS Number
Optional
DUNS Number of the Entity
Certification Identity Number
Required
Unique identifier for a specific certificate. Format of certificate numbers may vary depending on the type of certificate and the Certified Entity issuing it.
Certificate Number
Required
Unique identifier for a specific certificate. Format of certificate numbers may vary depending on the type of certificate and the Certified Entity issuing it.
Certification Status
Required
Current standing of the Certified Entity's certification. Certificate status dataset:
Active
Inactive
Suspended
Cancelled
Draft
Withdrawn
Expired
To know more about the statuses, go to Certification Statuses
Certification Type
Required
Refers to the main scope of the certificate
Certification Scope
Required
Specific description of the products, services, processes, or activities for which the Certified Entity has been granted certification.
Flexible Scope
Optional
Additional scope to a specific standard beyond the main scope.
Certification Original Issue Date
Optional
Date on which the certificate was first issued or granted to the Certified Entities.
Certification Issue Date
Required
Date on which the certificate was officially issued or granted
Certification Expiry Date
Required
Date on which the validity of the certificate will come to an end.
Certified Entity Unique ID
Required
Unique identifier for a specific Certified Entity. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up Certified Entity records in the IAF CertSearch database
Main Site Street
Optional
Main address of the certified entity.
Main Site City
Optional
City of the main address of the certified entity.
Main Site State
Optional
State of the main address of the certified entity.
Main Site Zipcode/Postcode
Optional
Zipcode/Postcode of the main address of the certified entity.
Main Site Country/Economy
Required
Country/Economy of the main address of the certified entity.
Main Site Full Address
Optional
Complete main address of the certified entity in a single field, used as an alternative to entering separate Main Site Street, City, State, and Zipcode/Postcode fields.
Accreditation Body Name
Required
Name of the Accreditation Body
Accreditation Body Acronym
Required
Acronym of the Accreditation Body
Certification Identity Number
Required
Unique identifier for a specific certificate. Format of certificate numbers may vary depending on the type of certificate and the Certified Entity issuing it.
Scheme Name
Required
Specific certification program or framework to which the certificate relates.
Standard Name
Required
Specific set of criteria, requirements, or guidelines that the certified entity has been assessed against and found to be in compliance with.
Certification Identity Number
Required when adding a certification sector
A Certification Identity Number (CIN) is essential for linking a certificate to its respective certification sector. Without a CIN, the system cannot assign the certificate to the appropriate sector.
Sector Code
Optional
Sector name where the specific area of industry the certification applies to.
Sector Name
Optional
A numerical or alphanumerical identifier assigned to a specific technical sector
Certification Identity Number
Unique identifier for a specific certificate. The format of certificate numbers may vary depending on the type of certificate and the Certified Entity issuing it.
Certified Entity Unique ID
Required
Unique identifier for a specific Certified Entity. Used as a reference or a tracking number to look up Certified Entity records in the IAF CertSearch database.
Site Street
Optional
Main address of the certified entity.
City
Optional
City of the main address of the certified entity.
State
Optional
State of the main address of the certified entity.
Site Zipcode/Postcode
Optional
Zipcode/Postcode of the main address of the certified entity.
Site Country/Economy
Required
Country/Economy of the main address of the certified entity.
Site Full Address
Optional
Complete main address of the certified entity in a single field, used as an alternative to entering separate Main Site Street, City, State, and Zipcode/Postcode fields.
Site Type
Optional
Identifier for the site, indicating whether it is the "Main Site" or an "Additional Site."