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International Recognition Arrangement
Duplicated conformity assessments for the same or similar criteria, without guaranteed global acceptance, can lead to significant inconveniences for end users, particularly organizations that primarily operate in international markets. By utilizing the services of an accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), users can mitigate these inconveniences and effectively address non-tariff trade barriers.In response to the need for globally accepted conformity assessments, KAB has maintained full membership status within international organizations such as the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) since 1996. These organizations manage Multilateral Recognition Arrangements (MLA/MRA) for global conformity assessment recognition. They ensure the quality of KAB's accreditation services and the worldwide acceptance of KAB-accredited conformity assessments. Currently, KAB's accreditation schemes that are globally recognized through IAF MLA and APAC MRA are listed in the following table.
MRA/MLA
The purpose of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA/MRA) is to ensure mutual recognition of accredited certification and validation/verification statements among signatories to the MLA/MRA. This subsequently facilitates the acceptance of accredited certification and validation/verification statements in multiple markets, all based on a single Accreditation. Accreditations granted by MLA/MRA signatories are recognized globally, thanks to their equivalent accreditation programs. This recognition reduces costs and adds value to businesses and consumers Alike. Accreditation Body Members of IAF/APAC gain admission to the MLA/MRA only after undergoing a rigorous evaluation of their operations by a peer evaluation team.
※ Reference : https://iaf.nu/en/mla-purpose/ (Purpose of The MLA)
KAB Accreditation Schemes Under IAF MLA & APAC MRA
| MLA scopes | Date of APAC MRA recognition | Date of IAF MLA recognition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main scope | Sub scope | ||
| ISO/IEC 17021-1 Management System Certification | ISO 9001 Quality Management System | 1999.07.29 | 1999.09.29 |
| ISO 14001 Environmental Management System | 2004.07.08 | 2004.10.09 | |
| ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System | 2015.10.26 | 2015.10.21 | |
| FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System | 2021.09.30 | 2021.11.01 | |
| ISO 45000 Occupational Health & Safety Management System | 2019.07.23 | 2020.05.20 | |
| ISO 27001 Information Security Management System | 2021.06.17 | 2021.10.14 | |
| ISO 13485 Medical Device Quality Management System | 2021.06.17 | 2021.10.14 | |
| ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification | - | 2017.01.21 | 2018.10.26 |
Accreditation Services Provided by KAB for Specialized Business Sectors
| Business area | Confomity assessment scheme | Scheme owner | Date of KAB recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication | TL 9000 Telecommunication Quality Management System | TIA | 2002.01.15 |
| Food safety | FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System | FFSC | 2014.11.12 |
| Forest environment | KFCC Forest Management Certification(PEFC Mutual Recognition) | KFCC | 2016.03.18 |
| Aerospace | AS 9100 Aerospace Quality Management System | IAQG/KAQG | 2018.09.18 |
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TIA (Telecommunication Industry Association), FFSC (Foundation for Food Safety Certification) PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), KFCC (Korea Forest Certification Council) IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group), KAQG (Korea Aerospace Quality Group) |
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