The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) released its bulletin
GeneralNoticesInternational activitiesThe International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released a bulletin this month, IAF Outlook, highlighting the outcomes of the 37th General Assembly of IAF held from November 13th to 15th, 2023, in Montreal, Canada.
The bulletin also covers the theme and goals of World Accreditation Day 2024, focusing on how accreditation can shape our future and support the transition to a green and digital economy.
This bulletin includes articles from IAF Regional Accreditation Groups and accreditation bodies, as well as contributions from stakeholders and partners of IAF. Readers will learn about the latest developments and results in the European co-operation for accreditation (EA), a new regulation issued by China to support the accreditation of validation and verification bodies, the 11th General Assembly of the Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC), and much more.
In addition, this edition provides examples and case studies on how accreditation can ensure trust and value in various sectors and domains, such as aviation, eco-labeling, road safety, food safety, tourism, and sports. Readers will also be introduced to the history and context of the establishment of IAF and how it has evolved and grown over the past thirty years.
You can view the mentioned bulletin edition HERE