What Are CMVs of IEC Standard Documents?
In response to market demand, the International Electronic Commission (IEC) launched new editions of its most popular standards with comments from IEC technical experts. These…
Global Trends in the Certification of Persons: Insights from Survey of 49 Accreditation Bodies
Introduction Since its first publication in 2003, the ISO/IEC 17024 standard, Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons, has become the…
ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 Transition
ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, the standard that defines the requirements for Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information…
FSSC 22000 V6 Is Halfway Through Its Implementation
FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-benchmarked, globally recognized food safety management systems certification scheme. It is based on international and independent standards and incorporates technical specifications…
ISO/IEC 42001 – Hype or a Guiding Light?
One of the most widely anticipated standards in decades, ISO/IEC 42001: Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), was published in December 2023. As a global standard,…
What Are the IAF Mandatory Documents 1, 5 and 11?
Who Is IAF? The International Accreditation Forum, or IAF, is a worldwide association of accreditation bodies and other bodies interested in conformity assessment. IAF and…
Conformity Assessment Bodies and Their Impact on You
Good things happen when standards are fulfilled. A flex-fuel car runs smoothly and efficiently when we fill the tank with E85 fuel that meets a…
Harnessing Generative AI in Certification of Persons
Introduction Latest developments in generative AI allow certification bodies for persons to employ this technology to create new schemes, examinations, assessments, and more. Generative AI…
ANAB-CFP Accreditation
Many states have adopted food protection manager certification requirements for food service establishments. A food service establishment is a place where food is provided for…