Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-008 (M) Policy for Proficiency Testing and/or Interlaboratory Comparisons Other Than Proficiency Testing

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document sets out the requirements for, and gives guidance to, accreditation bodies (ABs) on the use and assessment of proficiency testing (PT) and/or interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs) other than PT in the accreditation process for all conformity assessment bodies performing testing or calibration activities – i.e. testing, sampling, calibration and medical laboratories, inspection bodies, biobanks, PT providers and reference material producers. It also aims to assist ABs to consistently define and apply relevant PT policies, thereby providing a tool for harmonisation in the process of establishing multilateral and bilateral agreements according to Global ACI-MRA-004.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-009 (M) Global ACI Policy for Measurement Uncertainty in Calibration

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document sets out the requirements for the statement of Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMCs) and for the evaluation of measurement uncertainty in calibration certificates or reports.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-2-001 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the Accreditation of Inspection Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides information for the application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the accreditation of inspection bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 23 Aug 2026

Implementation Date : 24 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-2-002 (G) Guidance on Measurements Performed as Part of an Inspection Process

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This guidance document provides recommendations on how to approach situations where examinations that form part of an inspection assignment include the performance of measurements.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-2-003 (G) Guideline for the Formulation of Scopes of Accreditation for Inspection Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : The purpose of this guidance document is to assist accreditation bodies in consistently meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 associated with scopes, and to encourage an effective and harmonised approach to scopes among accreditation bodies in relation to ISO/IEC 17020:2012.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 23 Aug 2026

Implementation Date : 24 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-001 (M) Mandatory Document for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organisation

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document is for the audit and certification of management systems of organisations with a number of sites with a single management system. The aim of this document is to ensure that the audit provides adequate confidence in the implementation of the management system to the relevant standard across all sites listed on the certification document and that the audit is both practical and feasible in economic and operative terms.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-002 (M) Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides normative criteria on the transfer of accredited management system certification between certification bodies. The objective of this document is to assure the maintenance of the integrity of accredited management system certification issued by one certification body if subsequently transferred to another such body.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-003 (M) Mandatory Document for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Conformity Assessment Purposes

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides for the consistent application of information and communication technology when used as part of the conformity assessment methodology. The scope of this document includes management systems, validation and verification, personnel certification and product certification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-004 (M) Determination of Audit Time of Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of the relevant clauses of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for audits of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-005 (M) Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO 14065:2020

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of ISO 14065:2020 for the accreditation of validation or verification bodies (V/VBs) for environmental information validation or verification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-006 (M) Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides normative criteria on the application of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 for the accreditation of bodies providing audit and certification of an organisation’s management system to ISO 13485.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-007 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document specifies normative criteria for conformity assessment bodies auditing and certifying organisations’ quality management systems to ISO 13485, in addition to the requirements contained in ISO/IEC 17021-1. It is also appropriate as a requirements document for the peer evaluation process for the Global ACI MRA among accreditation bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-008 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for Audits of Integrated Management Systems

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides requirements for the application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the planning and delivery of audits of IMS and, if appropriate, the certification of an organisation’s management system(s) against two or more sets of audit criteria/standards.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-009 (M) Accreditation Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies With Activities in Multiple Countries

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of Clause 7 of ISO/IEC 17011:2004 regarding an accreditation body's assessment of conformity assessment bodies that provide certification in countries outside the country in which their head office is located.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-010 (M) Knowledge Requirements for Accreditation Body Personnel for Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document defines the specific knowledge requirements for personnel involved in the accreditation of certification bodies that provide audit and certification of information security management systems (ISMS) to ISO/IEC 27001.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-012 (M) Mandatory Document for the Collection of Data to Provide Indicators of Management System Certification Bodies’ Performance

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document identifies the indicators which accreditation bodies shall require accredited management system certification bodies to report to them on a periodic basis.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-013 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the Accreditation of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document defines the specific knowledge requirements for personnel involved in the accreditation of certification bodies that provide audit and certification of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-014 (M) Witnessing Activities for the Accreditation of Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of the relevant clauses of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 Conformity assessment - General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies. This document applies to the accreditation of management systems certification bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-015 (I) Informative Document on Risk Policy for Counterfeit Certificates

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document serves as an informative guide aimed at harmonising the risk policies of Global ACI members. Its primary objective is to provide a framework for establishing robust risk policies within member organisations. Additionally, this document is intended to serve as a reference for guiding Global ACI’s own risk management initiatives.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-016 (M) Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document is mandatory for the consistent application of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for the accreditation of certification bodies providing certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS).

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-017 (M) Control of Entities Operating on Behalf of Accredited Management Systems Certification Bodies

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This document sets out the mandatory requirements for the control of entities operating on behalf of accredited management systems certification bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-018 (M) Requirements for Producing Mandatory Documents on Transitions

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document sets out the requirements for producing Global ACI mandatory documents on transitions.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-019 (M) Criteria for Evaluation of Conformity Assessment Schemes (CASs) and Scheme Owners (SOs)

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document contains minimum requirements for CASs to be applied by Global ACI member accreditation bodies when evaluating national, regional or international CAS to ensure they meet requirements specified in ISO/IEC 17011, Clause 4.6.3. This document applies to members of Global ACI that provide accreditation in the fields of certification of management systems, persons, products, processes and services, and validation and verification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 28 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-020 (I) Principles on Remote Assessment

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document sets out principles on remote assessment. It is applicable to remote assessments used by Global ACI accreditation body members that provide accreditation in the fields of certification of management systems, persons, products, processes and services, and validation and verification, in order to complement traditional oversight techniques.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 10 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-021 (I) Informative Document for QMS and EMS Scopes of Accreditation

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document is to facilitate the consistent application of Clause 7.1.2 of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and Clause 7.2.1 of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 by accreditation bodies.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 31 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-022 (I) Informative Document on Market Surveillance Visits to Certified Organisations

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document is applicable to short market surveillance visits used by accreditation bodies or others in order to complement traditional oversight techniques.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 31 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-025 (M) Harmonisation of Sanctions

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This mandatory document defines the criteria for the harmonisation of sanctions and dealing with fraudulent behaviour. The document applies to members of Global ACI that provide accreditation in the fields of certification of management systems, persons, products, processes and services, and validation and verification.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 09 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-026 (I) Dealing With Fraudulent Behaviour

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document provides information on dealing with fraudulent behaviour.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 09 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-027 (I) Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes

Category : Technical Documents (Non-Transition)

Description : This informative document provides suggestions about how to effectively develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) internally developed or pre-defined through another entity.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 31 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-TR 2027-02-28 (M) Transition Requirements for ISO 37001:2025

Category : Technical Documents (Transition)

Description : This document sets out the mandatory transition requirements for ISO 37001:2025.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 10 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 31 Aug 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-TR 2029-03-31 (M) Transition Requirements for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

Category : Technical Documents (Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides information on the transition from ISO/IEC 17024:2012 to ISO/IEC 17024:2026.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 04 Sept 2026

Implementation Date : 09 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-TR 2029-04-30 (M) Transition Requirements for ISO 14001:2026

Category : Technical Documents (Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides information on the transition from ISO 14001:2015, including Amd1:2024, to ISO 14001:2026.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 04 Sept 2026

Implementation Date : 14 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-TECH-3-TR 2029-09-30 (M) Transition Requirements for ISO 9001:2026

Category : Technical Documents (Transition)

Description : This mandatory document provides information on the transition from ISO 9001:2015, including Amd1:2024, to ISO 9001:2026.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 04 Sept 2026

Implementation Date : 16 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-UNIDO Memorandum of Understanding

Category : Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements

Description : Copy of the text of the MoU agreed between Global ACI and UNIDO. The MoU was signed by Mr. Brahim Houla, Global ACI Chair, and Mr. Ciyong Zou, UNIDO Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director, TCS, on 18 May 2026.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 18 May 2026

Implementation Date : 18 May 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-WADA Memorandum of Understanding

Category : Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements

Description : Copy of the text of the MoU agreed between Global ACI and WADA. The MoU was signed by Mr. Brahim Houla, Global ACI Chair, and Prof. Olivier Rabin, WADA Senior Director, Science and Medicine, in April 2026.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 14 Apr 2026

Implementation Date : 14 Apr 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI-WSO Endorsed Scheme Agreement

Category : Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements

Description : Copy of the text of the endorsed scheme agreement agreed between Global ACI and WSO. This agreement was signed between Global ACI and WSO by Mr Brahim Houla, the Chair of Global ACI, and Mr Paolo Bray, Founder and Director of WSO, on 14 April 2026 to outline the Global ACI endorsement of the WSO Friend of the Sea scheme.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 14 Apr 2026

Implementation Date : 14 Apr 2026

Document File :

Name : Global ACI–IAF and ILAC Document Cross-Reference Table

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document maps Global ACI documents to the related International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Version Number : 14.0

Issue Date : 14 Sept 2026

Implementation Date : 14 Sept 2026

Document File :

Name : IAF ID13:2024 IAF Medical Device Nomenclature (IAF MDN) Including Medical Device Risk Classifications

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document, developed to support of IAF MD8 and MD9, provides long established medical device names and classifications, where risk classifications do not exist in the Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN).

Version Number : 3

Issue Date : 24 Jan 2024

Implementation Date : 30 Jan 2017

Document File :

Name : IAF ID14:2023 Guidance on the Determination of Audit Time for Integrated Audit of Multi-Site Management Systems

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This informative document provides guidance for achieving a basic level of consistency for determining the audit time according to the application of the relevant requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for audits of different management systems.

Version Number : 2

Issue Date : 13 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 25 May 2022

Document File :

Name : IAF MD28:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Upload and Maintenance of Data on IAF Database

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This MD outlines the mandatory requirements for ABs and CBs to achieve the IAF Database Principles, provides guidance as to how ABs and CBs will conform with those requirements, and outlines sanctions for nonconformity with the requirements of this MD.

Version Number : Issue 1, Version 1

Issue Date : 26 Oct 2023

Implementation Date : 26 Oct 2024

Document File :

Name : IAF ML 1:2024 Guidance for the Exchange of Documentation among MLA Signatories for the Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Describes procedures for the exchange of documentation among accreditation body signatories, where such documentation issued by the originating accreditation body is requested for consideration as part of assessment activities relating to the granting, maintaining, extending, reducing, suspending and withdrawing of accreditation by the receiving accreditation body. This document does not make it mandatory for member accreditation bodies to exchange documents.

Version Number : Issue 3, Version 3

Issue Date : 24 Oct 2024

Implementation Date : 08 Jan 2016

Document File :

Name : IAF ML 2:2023 General Principles on the Use of the IAF MLA Mark

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document describes principles on the use of the IAF MLA Mark by Global ACI members entitled to use the IAF MLA Mark in accordance with Global ACI MRA-006, and their relevant accredited conformity assessment bodies.

Version Number : Issue 4, Version 1

Issue Date : 31 May 2023

Implementation Date : 31 May 2023

Document File :

Name : IAF ML 3:2024 Guidance for Responding to Inquiries on Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Signatory Equivalence and on the Acceptance of Certification Documents

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : Procedure to be used by members, as appropriate, to respond to inquiries regarding the equivalence of accreditations of signatories and on the acceptance of certification documents.

Version Number : Issue 2, Version 3

Issue Date : 24 Oct 2024

Implementation Date : 15 Oct 2012

Document File :

Name : IAF/ILAC A2:06/2023 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements (Arrangements): Requirements and Procedures for Evaluation of a Single Accreditation Body [SUPERSEDED BY Global ACI-MRA-005]

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : General requirements to be used when evaluating the competence of a single accreditation body for the purpose of qualifying to sign the applicable Arrangement(s) are set out in this document. Please note: This document has been superseded by A2:09/2025.

Version Number : 06/2023

Issue Date : 29 Jun 2023

Implementation Date : 29 Jun 2023

Document File :

Name : ILAC P8:11/2023 ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (Arrangement): Supplementary Requirements for the Use of Accreditation Symbols and for Claims of Accreditation Status by Accredited CABs

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : The requirements in this document have been developed to ensure a more uniform approach to the use of accreditation symbols and for the manner in which a CAB may refer to its accreditation status and make claims in relation to the ILAC MRA.

Version Number : 11/2023

Issue Date : Nov 2023

Implementation Date : Nov 2023

Document File :

Name : ILAC P10:07/2020 ILAC Policy on Metrological Traceability of Measurement Results

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document describes the ILAC policy on metrological traceability of measurement results.

Version Number : 07/2020

Issue Date : Jul 2020

Implementation Date : Jul 2021

Document File :

Name : ILAC P12:04/2009 Harmonisation of ILAC Work with the Regions

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document provides information on the steps involved in harmonising work between ILAC and regional accreditation cooperations, as well as criteria for adopting new ILAC work items.

Version Number : 04/2009

Issue Date : Apr 2009

Implementation Date : Apr 2009

Document File :

Name : ILAC R7:05/2015 Rules for the Use of the ILAC MRA Mark

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : This document outlines rules on the use of the ILAC MRA Mark by Global ACI members entitled to use the ILAC MRA Mark in accordance with Global ACI MRA-006, and their relevant accredited conformity assessment bodies.

Version Number : 05/2015

Issue Date : May 2015

Implementation Date : May 2015

Document File :

Name : ILAC-G21:09/2012 Cross-Frontier Accreditation - Principles for Cooperation

Category : IAF/ILAC Documents - Cross-Reference Table

Description : The principles set out in this document serve to strengthen the international network of accreditation bodies. The principles seek to assist the objective of facilitating international trade by removing technical barriers to trade.

Version Number : 09/2012

Issue Date : Sept 2012

Implementation Date : Sept 2012

Document File :