World Accreditation Day 2018 (IAF Chair’s Message)

2018 marks the 25th Anniversary of IAF and also the 20th Anniversary of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). At this point in time, I would like to highlight some points to show IAF’s significant development.   The IAF was formed on 28 January 1993...
2015 ISO Transition Deadline Approaching

2015 ISO Transition Deadline Approaching

The 2018 IAF/ILAC Mid-Term Meetings provided Accreditation and Certification bodies with the opportunity to assess the situation of the transition to the 2015 ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental management system standards. Progress is now accelerating as...

BRSM Company Audit by IAS Accreditation Authority

The annual surveillance audit of the BRSM Company was held by the international accreditation service (IAS) from November 20 to November 23 and the credibility of this company was extended for a next...

Impartiality Committee exact date

The ISO 17021-1 standard requires the existence of an impartial group or committee with relevant yet independent expertise that can review the activities of the Certification Body (i.e. all members of BRSM staff involved in the certification process) and safeguard its...