The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated: The Future of IAF, ILAC, and International Recognition
In 2019, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) voted to form a new, single organization. The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated was established as a non-profit organization in 2024, with the intention of becoming fully operational, including a multilateral recognition arrangement (MRA), in 2026. The three organizations are holding meetings...
Webinar | Update on the Amendment to ISO/IEC 17065
In this webinar ANAB will present an update on the Amendment to ISO/IEC 17065. A review of the ballot results of the proposal to amend ISO/IEC 17065 provides insights on the worldwide use of this standard. The specific changes suggested to ISO/IEC 17065 in the current Draft Amendment ballot will be discussed along with the impact on...
2026 ANAB Conformity Assessment Symposium (ACAS)
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, Florida, United StatesFostering advancements in the field, the inaugural ACAS will bring together the entire ANAB conformity assessment community—including ANAB clients, assessors, stakeholders, standardization professionals, and others in all conformity assessment fields—for dynamic discussions, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking. For media and sponsorship inquiries, contact: Mary Kolberg, Communications Manager, 414-501-5486.