IACA accreditation policy describes the principles used to provide impartial, competent, and consistent accreditation services.
Policy principles
Accreditation activities are expected to be carried out in a manner that protects impartiality, confidentiality, technical competence, and confidence in accredited results.
- Accreditation decisions are based on objective evidence.
- Assessment teams are selected according to competence and independence.
- Applicants and accredited bodies are responsible for meeting current requirements.
Applicant responsibilities
Applicants should provide complete and accurate information, maintain required records, address nonconformities, and notify IACA of significant changes affecting the accredited scope.
- Maintain the management system and technical records.
- Permit assessment, witnessing, and follow-up activities.
- Use accreditation references and marks only as authorized.
Impartiality and confidentiality
IACA seeks to manage conflicts of interest and protect confidential information obtained during accreditation activities, except where disclosure is required by applicable rules or law.
- Assessors and decision makers should act independently.
- Complaints and appeals are handled through defined processes.
- Accreditation status may be maintained, suspended, reduced, withdrawn, or extended based on evidence.
Applications and contact
Organizations seeking accreditation should review the current documents in the Center of Documents and contact IACA before submitting an application, so the correct scope, standard, and supporting records can be confirmed.
Email: accreditation@iacaab.org / info@iacaab.org