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Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Regional Group [SUPERSEDED BY IAF/ILAC A1:03/2020]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 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(Arrangements): Template report for the peer evaluation of an Accreditation Body based on ISO/IEC 17011:2017 [SUPERSEDED BY IAF/ILAC A3:03/2020]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 A5:11/2013 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements):Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2004
The purpose of this document was to enable accreditation bodies using the 2004 version of ISO/IEC 17011 to better harmonize their application of the standards against which they assess conformity assessment bodies (CABs). This document will remain available until the end of the transition period for the 2017 version of ISO/IEC 17011, ie November 2020 for those accreditation bodies transitioning later in this period. The requirements included in this document are included in the 2017 version of ISO/IEC 17011 as appropriate and therefore it is not required for this latest version of ISO/IEC 17011.
IAF/ILAC A6:01/2018 Approval Process for IAF/ILAC A-Series Documents
This document describes the procedures to be followed in the development, approval and maintenance of IAF/ILAC A-Series documents. The date of application for this document is 15 January 2018.
