A searchable database of questions and answers on examples of the implementation of clauses of ISO/IEC 17011 as agreed by the IAF/ILAC Joint Working Group A-Series is available at the following link: JWG A-Series FAQs
IAF/ILAC A1:01/2018 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Regional Group [SUPERSEDED BY IAF/ILAC A1:03/2020]
This document provides ILAC and IAF with requirements or criteria and procedures for evaluating Regional Groups for the purpose of recognition. The date for application of this document is immediate.
IAF/ILAC A1:03/2020 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Regional Group
This document provides IAF and/or ILAC with requirements or criteria for evaluating Regional Groups for the purpose of recognition. The date for application of this document is 19 April 2020.
IAF/ILAC A2:01/2018 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Single Accreditation Body
This document provides ILAC and IAF with requirements and a procedure for evaluating single Accreditation Bodies for the purpose of qualifying them to sign applicable multi-lateral mutual recognition Arrangement(s). The date for application of this document is immediate.
IAF/ILAC-A1/A2: Addendum 01/2021 - IAF/ILAC Approach to Remote Peer Evaluations of Regions and Single Accreditation Bodies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This addendum to IAF/ILAC A1 and A2, which will remain in effect for the duration of the pandemic, provides policies for the role and conduct of remote peer evaluations and allows for a more flexible approach to remote witnessing activities.
IAF/ILAC A3:01/2018 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Template report for the peer evaluation of an Accreditation Body based on ISO/IEC 17011:2017 [SUPERSEDED BY IAF/ILAC A3:03/2020]
This document provides a tool for the evaluation and report preparation process: (1) to allow an evaluated accreditation body (AB) to present information about how it addresses its performance; and (2) to provide a framework to present this information in an evaluation report. The application date of this document is immediate for all peer evaluations carried out on the basis of ISO/IEC 17011:2017.
IAF/ILAC A3:03/2020 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Template report for the peer evaluation of an Accreditation Body based on ISO/IEC 17011:2017
The purpose of this document is to provide a tool for the evaluation and report preparation process, allowing an AB under evaluation to present information, facts and figures about its performance and to provide a means for the evaluation team to present confirmation of this information within the evaluation report.
IAF-ILAC Statement re Delayed Evaluations 12 March 2020
This statement has been released by IAF and ILAC as a result of the increasing restrictions on travel and mandatory quarantine periods following travel due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It includes additional guidelines agreed by the IAF MLA MC and ILAC AMC to help ensure the transition of all accreditation bodies that are signatories to the ILAC MRA and IAF MLA to the 2017 version of ISO/IEC 17011 continues to be managed consistently across all regions in the final six to eight months of this transition period.
IAF-ILAC Statement on Replacement of Assessments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The IAF and ILAC General Assemblies have supported the publication of this statement, Replacement of Assessments During the COVID-19 Pandemic, developed by a Joint IAF/ILAC Executive Committee Task Force. The implementation date for this statement is the date of publication, i.e. March 2021.
