World Accreditation Day - 9 June

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World Accreditation Day is a day celebrated annually on 9th June.

An Overview of the New

• It is a global initiative established by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

• 2023 Theme: "Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Business."

• Objective: To raise awareness of the value and importance of recognition.

• Promotes the quality, safety and reliability of products, services and systems.

• Lowers trade barriers and promotes innovation.

• The ILAC/IAF mutual recognition arrangement enhances supply chain efficiency.

• Accreditation confirms that conformity assessment bodies (CABs) meet standards.

• CABs provide services such as testing, inspection and certification.

History of World Accreditation Day:

• World Accreditation Day (WAD) was established in 2008 by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

• WAD aims to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation in ensuring quality, safety and reliability.

• It is observed annually on 9 June, which marks the anniversary of the signing of the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) in 1994.

• ILAC is an agreement between MRA accreditation bodies that enables mutual recognition of accreditation across countries.

• ILAC facilitates international trade by fostering trust and confidence in MRA conformity assessment results.

• The WAD serves as a forum for activities and initiatives to increase public understanding of recognition.