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# Accreditation Body

#### Certification Template Updates for Accreditation Body

## :page\_with\_curl: [Latest AB - Certification Templates](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification/certification-file-templates)<br>

**Improved Certification**

With the new release of the Certification Data Structure 2.0, enhanced accreditation monitoring is implemented providing a distinct view of the scope of a standard and scheme, available for certification.&#x20;

The new template includes the following:

* New **Certified Entity** fields where Certified Entity data can be managed independently.
  * Data fields for managing the entity's business registered address.
* Certification can now have **multiple main sites**
* The **"Certification Additional Site"** tab has been updated to **"Certification Sites"**
* The addition of a flexible scope and **Main Site Full Address** field, to accommodate countries that have different address formats can utilized.&#x20;

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