The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a globally recognized association of accreditation bodies and other interested organizations in conformity assessment. They specialize in various fields such as management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation, verification, and other similar programs. IAF's main objective is to establish a universal program of conformity assessment that minimizes risks for businesses and their customers.

By providing accredited certificates and validation and verification statements, they ensure that their clients can rely on the credibility and trustworthiness of their services. IAF offers a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of different industries. These include accreditation and assessment practices, training materials, general information brochures, and publications.

They also organize events and contests to foster knowledge-sharing and promote best practices in conformity assessment. Furthermore, IAF collaborates with partner organizations and regional accreditation groups to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their programs. With 97 accreditation bodies, 27 association members, and 6 regional accreditation groups, IAF has established itself as a leading authority in the field of conformity assessment.

Their global network ensures that businesses can access new markets, increase productivity, and reduce costs through standards, certification, testing, inspection, verification, validation, and accreditation