IAF CertSearch Release - August 19, 2024
Last updated
Last updated
Changes to the Certification Template apply to Accreditation Bodies, Certification Bodies, and Multination Certification Bodies.
New fields for Technical Sectors, where a sector can be defined and managed at a certification level.
Certification Identity Number
A Certification Identity Number (CIN) is essential for linking a certificate to its respective certification sector. Without a CIN, the system cannot assign the certificate to the appropriate sector.
Sector Name
Optional
Represents a specific industry or area of economic activity. example: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Sector Code
Optional
Numerical or alphanumerical code assigned to a sector for identification and classification purposes. example: 1
If you are using an Excel file to upload your certification data, please read the latest update below:
New sheet tab: Certification Sector
If you are using an XML file to upload your certification data, please read the latest update below:
Note: The technical sector fields are optional
If you are using API to upload your certification data, please see below:
Rule: Handling sectors' data
The system provides a list of acceptable sectors that can be processed. View the list here: IAF CertSearch Sectors If you use a sector not included in the IAF CertSearch Sectors, you will need to perform data mapping.
Review and download updated templates by account type:
Accreditation Bodies, view template
Certification Bodies, view template
Multination Certification Bodies, view template
