{"id":67,"date":"2021-12-17T10:13:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T10:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iacaab.org\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2026-10-14T20:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:37:57","slug":"general-accreditation-criteria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iacaab.org\/index.php\/general-accreditation-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"General Accreditation Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"iacaab-content-page\"><p>General accreditation criteria describe the common expectations used when assessing organizations for competence, impartiality, and reliable operation.<\/p><h2>Common criteria<\/h2><p>Criteria vary by accreditation program, but most applicants are expected to demonstrate a functioning management system, competent personnel, controlled methods, reliable records, and impartial decision making.<\/p><ul><li>Legal identity and clearly defined responsibilities.<\/li><li>Documented policies, procedures, and records.<\/li><li>Personnel competence, training, authorization, and monitoring.<\/li><li>Control of equipment, facilities, methods, and external providers.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Technical competence<\/h2><p>Technical competence is evaluated through evidence that the organization can perform the activities in its requested scope consistently and correctly.<\/p><ul><li>Validated or verified methods and technical procedures.<\/li><li>Traceability, quality control, and proficiency evidence where applicable.<\/li><li>Clear reporting, review, and authorization practices.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Continual compliance<\/h2><p>Accreditation requires ongoing conformity. Accredited bodies should maintain their system, monitor performance, address complaints and nonconformities, and notify IACA about significant changes.<\/p><ul><li>Internal audits and management reviews.<\/li><li>Corrective action and risk management records.<\/li><li>Accurate use of accreditation status and scope.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Applications and contact<\/h2><p>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.<\/p><p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:accreditation@iacaab.org\">accreditation@iacaab.org<\/a> \/ <a href=\"mailto:info@iacaab.org\">info@iacaab.org<\/a><\/p><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General accreditation criteria describe the common expectations used when assessing organizations for competence, impartiality, and reliable operation. 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