IAF CertSearch Release - June 25, 2025

This page will be useful to you if you are uploading certification data into IAF CertSearch.

Release Highlights

• Country List Mapping Update (ISO 3166-1 Compliance)

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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 for improved consistency across all data sources and displays.

View the latest country list here:

Country List Update (ISO 3166-1 Alignment) - 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

Use Case	Behavior
Data with one-to-one mapping	Displays the latest country name (e.g., Eswatini)
No Direct Mapping (One-to-Many)	Displays the legacy name (e.g., Netherlands Antilles) However, we recommend mapping to the corresponding updated countries where possible.