# (AB) Accreditation Bodies

### Guide to using IAF CertSearch as an Accreditation Body <a href="#guide-to-using-iaf-certsearch-as-an-accreditation-body" id="guide-to-using-iaf-certsearch-as-an-accreditation-body"></a>

Go to[ AB User Guide](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies)

## Features <a href="#features" id="features"></a>

### Database for Accredited Certification Bodies <a href="#database-for-accredited-certification-bodies" id="database-for-accredited-certification-bodies"></a>

Accreditation Bodies can provide the IAF CertSearch database to all of their Accredited Certification Bodies to support the requirement for validation.

### Data Management <a href="#data-management" id="data-management"></a>

Accreditation Bodies can upload and manage their Certification Body and Certification data through the data management feature. A process to **auto-upload** and maintain data in real-time is also provided, ensuring no or minimal labor is required.

### Analytics <a href="#analytics" id="analytics"></a>

Accreditation Bodies can receive real-time statistics on their accredited Certification Bodies, Certifications, Certified Entities, and Standards in their network.

### IAF CertSearch Mark <a href="#iaf-certsearch-mark" id="iaf-certsearch-mark"></a>

Accreditation Bodies will receive a dynamic IAF CertSearch Mark which can be placed on the website of the Accreditation body, linking to the Accreditation Body profile page in the IAF CertSearch

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#### **Other Features** <a href="#other-features" id="other-features"></a>

### **AB Public Profile Page** <a href="#ab-public-profile-page" id="ab-public-profile-page"></a>

Accreditation Bodies will receive a profile identifying the Accreditation Body as an IAF Accreditation Body member, determining IAF MLA status, and detailing their accredited Certification Bodies participating in IAF CertSearch.

### AB Logo on Certification Page <a href="#ab-logo-on-certification-page" id="ab-logo-on-certification-page"></a>

The Accreditation Body logo will appear on every certificate that the Certification Bodies include in IAF CertSearch.

### Public Master List of Accreditation Bodies <a href="#public-master-list-of-accreditation-bodies" id="public-master-list-of-accreditation-bodies"></a>

There will be a list of Accreditation Bodies. Users can search by Accreditation Body name and filter by standard and economy.

### Account Settings <a href="#account-settings" id="account-settings"></a>

Offers the ability to create staff user profiles. The Accreditation Body can create different roles and responsibilities depending on user type.

### Receive Enquiries <a href="#receive-enquiries" id="receive-enquiries"></a>

Receive enquiries concerning accreditation via the contact form on each Accreditation Body’s profile page.


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