IAF CertSearch
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Visit resource ↗What it is useful for
Checking management-system certification claims against the IAF accredited certification network where records are available.
Helpful terms: Quality InspectionA structured check of goods, packaging, labels, quantities, workmanship, and agreed specifications before shipment, receipt, or customer release., AQLAcceptable Quality Limit, a sampling approach used to decide how many units to inspect and how many critical, major, or minor defects can be accepted., ISO 9001A quality management system standard covering how an organization controls processes, records, corrective actions, supplier management, and continual improvement.
Guidance
Best used for: A supplier claims ISO 9001 or another management-system certificate and the certificate influences approval.
Watch out for: Absence from the database is not always proof a certificate is invalid; still check the certificate body, accreditation scope, site, and expiry.