The new organization will assume the standardization and management of mutual recognition agreements, which have historically facilitated the cross-border acceptance of certificates in more than 120 economies. The Spanish agency, ENAC, is among the first 156 partners admitted to this unified platform.
The strategic decision to consolidate the functions of IAF and ILAC, originally made in October 2019 and legally established a year later, responds to an operational logic that seeks to eliminate historical duplication. Until now, the coexistence of two organizations lacked a technical justification solid, given that in the vast majority of countries, as is the case in Spain with ENAC, national bodies operate in all areas of activity, and at the regional level the groups are also unique, being European Accreditation (EA) the clearest European example.
ILAC (founded in 1977) and IAF (founded in 1993) have been the institutions responsible for establishing the accreditation criteria and the good practice for a wide range of sectors. This includes laboratories, inspection bodies, biobanks, and, crucially, certification and verification bodies. efficient management The multilateral agreements on mutual recognition by these organizations have been key to reducing technical barriers in the international Business.
The year 2025 marks a crucial milestone with the admission of the first 156 members of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, including the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) and other stakeholders. This phase has also involved the formal transfer of trademarks, procedures, and the administration of multilateral agreements from the predecessor structures. While these formalities have now been completed, the new entity is projected to be fully operational by [date missing]. January 1, 2026.
During the recent assembly in MadridAt the event, which served as the setting for these announcements, the election of the new leadership took place. The presidency went to Brahim Houla, from the Gulf countries' accreditation body (GAC), while Emanuele Riva, from the Italian entity, assumed the position. ACCREDIAHe was elected vice president.
It is important to note that the implementation of this new cooperation does not generate no immediate impact for conformity assessment bodies that are already accredited. These may continue to use the ILAC and IAF brands until a new corporate identity is designed and registered. ENAC, the Spanish accreditation body, has assured that it will communicate any changes in this regard to its members and the market. timely and accurate.
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