# Certification Standard & Scheme ## Certification Identity Number


Field name	Certification Identity Number
Description	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.
IAF MD 28 Requirement	Mandatory
Input Field: Excel	Certification Identity Number
Input Field: XML	<certification_identity_number></certification_identity_number>
Input Field: Manual	N/A
Character Limit	60
Has System Validation	✅
Conditions	Cannot be left empty if left empty an error: Missing Required field is triggered
Sample Data	UNIQUEID-CERT01

## Scheme Name


Field name	Scheme Name
Description	Specific certification program or framework to which the certificate relates.
IAF MD 28 Requirement	Mandatory
Input Field: Excel	Scheme Name
Input Field: XML	<scheme_name></scheme_name>
Input Field: Manual	Scheme Name
Character Limit	N/A
Has System Validation	✅
Conditions	Cannot be left empty if left empty, an error is triggered: Required data is missing Scheme Name should match with the CB's accreditation information of the CB. If failed, the following errors are triggered: Invalid Accreditation Data Mapping is required
Sample Data	Quality Management Systems

## Standard Name


Field name	Standard Name
Description	Specific set of criteria, requirements, or guidelines that the certified entity has been assessed against and found to be in compliance with.
IAF MD 28 Requirement	Mandatory
Input Field: Excel	Standard Name
Input Field: XML	<standard_name></standard_name>
Input Field: Manual	Standard Name
Character Limit	N/A
Has System Validation	✅
Conditions	Cannot be left empty if left empty, an error is triggered: Required data is missing Standard Name should match with the CB's accreditation information of the CB. If failed, the following errors are triggered: Invalid Accreditation Data Mapping is required
Sample Data	ISO 9001:2015

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