# IAF CertSearch Release - February 20, 2024

> ### <mark style="color:red;">**Release Highlights**</mark>
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> [Certification Template  version 1.1](#certification-template-version-1.1)
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> [What changed for AB](#accreditation-body)
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> [What changed for CB](#certification-body)
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> [What changed for MNCB](#multination-certification-body)

### **Certification template version 1.1**

Release of version 1.1 of the Certification Template which includes:

* Add Company Identifiers such as TAX ID, Company ID, and Business Registration Number are added to enrich the integrity of the Entity data.

<table><thead><tr><th width="278">Field Names</th><th width="172">Optional/Required</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TAX ID</td><td>Optional</td><td>Tax ID number of the Entity</td></tr><tr><td>Company ID Number</td><td>Optional</td><td>Company ID Number of the Entity</td></tr><tr><td>Business Registration Number</td><td>Optional</td><td>Business Registration Number of the Entity</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Changes by Account Type

### Accreditation Body

Added **Company Identifiers (Tax ID, Company ID Number, Business Registration Number)** fields on the templates

* Excel - [version 1.1](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/ab/1.1/ab_certs.xlsx)
* XML - [version 1.1](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/ab/1.1/ab_certs.xml)
* API -[ API Documentation](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/api-developer-guide/api-integration/accreditation-body-apis/certification-api)

Added **Company Identifiers** fields on the Certified Entity details page.

<figure><img src="/files/jefqWou3oKUY3SRHo7iu" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Added **Company Identifiers** fields on the Certified Entity form.

<figure><img src="/files/G9CosaPFisNV3wcTZsht" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Certification Body

Added **Company Identifiers (Tax ID, Company ID Number, Business Registration Number)** fields on the templates

* Excel - [version 1.1](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/cb/1.1/cb_certs.xlsx)
* XML - [version 1.1](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/cb/1.1/cb_certs.xml)
* API -[ API Documentation](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/api-developer-guide/api-integration/accreditation-body-apis/certification-api)

Added **Company Identifiers** fields on the Certified Entity details page.

<figure><img src="/files/jefqWou3oKUY3SRHo7iu" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Added **Company Identifiers** fields on the Certified Entity form.

<figure><img src="/files/G9CosaPFisNV3wcTZsht" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Multination Certification Body

Added **Company Identifiers (Tax ID, Company ID Number, Business Registration Number)** fields on the templates

* Excel - [version 1.1](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/ab/1.1/mncb_certs.xlsx)
* XML - [version 1.1](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/ab/1.1/mncb_certs.xml)
* API - [API Documentation](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/api-developer-guide/api-integration/multi-national-certification-body-apis/certification-api)

Added **Company Identifiers** fields on the Certified Entity details page.

<figure><img src="/files/jefqWou3oKUY3SRHo7iu" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you have any questions or need assistance please get in touch with <info@iafcertsearch.org>.


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