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(AB) Accreditation Bodies

Guide to using IAF CertSearch as an Accreditation Body

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Features

Database for Accredited Certification Bodies

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

Data Management

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

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

IAF CertSearch Mark

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


Other Features

AB Public Profile Page

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

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

Public Master List of Accreditation Bodies

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

Account Settings

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

Receive Enquiries

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

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