# IAF CertSearch Release - June 25, 2025

> ### <mark style="color:red;">**Release Highlights**</mark>
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> * [Country List Mapping Update (ISO 3166-1 Compliance)](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/iaf-certsearch-dataset/countries)

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### Country List Update (ISO 3166-1 Compliance)

#### ✨ What's New

We have updated the system to handle and align country references with the [**ISO 3166-1 standard**](https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#search/code/) for improved consistency across all data sources and displays.

View the latest country list here:

> [Country List Update (ISO 3166-1 Alignment](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/iaf-certsearch-dataset/countries)[)](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/iaf-certsearch-dataset/countries/version-2-latest) - version 2

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#### How It Works

* ✅ **Backward-Compatible:** If you continue using the **previous country list (v1)**, the system automatically maps **entries** to their corresponding values in the **ISO 3166-1** standard.
* ✅ **Recommended:** If you adopt the ISO 3166-1 list directly, your data will be processed **without issue** and remain consistent across the platform.

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**How does the System Handles Legacy vs. Latest Country Names**?

* **Automatic Replacement**:\
  Suppose a legacy country name has a direct replacement (e.g., **Swaziland → Eswatini**). In that case, the system will automatically map and display the updated name (e.g., **Eswatini**) in the **UI**, including on the **Detail Page**, **Listing Page**, and other areas.
* **Legacy Display with Guidance**:\
  The original name will still be shown for legacy country names without a direct one-to-one mapping, such as the Netherlands Antilles. However, we recommend mapping to the corresponding updated countries where possible.

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#### Impact on Data Display

<table><thead><tr><th width="299.316650390625">Use Case</th><th>Behavior</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Data with one-to-one mapping</strong></td><td>Displays the latest country name (e.g., <strong>Eswatini</strong>)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>No Direct Mapping (One-to-Many)</strong></td><td><p>Displays the legacy name (e.g., <strong>Netherlands Antilles</strong>)</p><p></p><p>However, we recommend mapping to the corresponding updated countries where possible.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>


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