{"id":2404,"date":"2026-10-14T20:26:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iacaab.org\/index.php\/standards\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T20:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:37:57","slug":"standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iacaab.org\/index.php\/standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"iacaab-content-page\"><p>IACAAB accreditation programs use applicable international, regional and national standards to define competence and consistent operation. The standard selected depends on the conformity assessment activity and requested scope.<\/p><h2>Using the applicable standard<\/h2><ul><li>Identify the standard specified for your accreditation program.<\/li><li>Use the current published edition and record any applicable amendments.<\/li><li>Translate the standard into controlled procedures, responsibilities and records.<\/li><li>Review changes through internal audits and management review.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Applicant responsibility<\/h2><p>Applicants should confirm the applicable standard and sector criteria with IACAAB before submitting an application. 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