IAF CertSearch Release - June 25, 2025

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Release Highlights


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


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.


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.


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.

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