Brussels, Belgium – News Direct – 10 August 2023 – The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG®) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that endorses the IAQG certification system, as sub-scope of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).
The IAQG certification system is designed to promote consistent and efficient certification processes in the aerospace industry while reducing the cost and complexity of supplier audits. It provides the framework for the independent and recognized certification of third-party management systems for aviation, space and defense products. Aerospace companies can be confident that suppliers holding accredited certification under the IAQG Certification System are certified to the highest quality management standards and that their products and services meet the rigorous requirements of the aerospace industry.
“The IAF MLA enables the mutual recognition of accredited certification and validation/verification statements between IAF MLA signatories, and thus the acceptance of accredited conformity assessment results in many markets on the basis of only one accreditation”, explained Emanuele Riva, president of the IAF. “Recognition of the IAQG certification scheme under the IAF MLA will enable organizations holding accredited certification for this scheme to benefit from increased market access and reduced audit costs while meeting the management standards of essential quality in the aerospace and aeronautical industry.”
Through this Memorandum of Understanding, the IAF and the IAQG will develop and maintain close cooperation to ensure harmonization of accreditation practices carried out by IAF members for the IAQG certification system. The two organizations will work together on the continuous improvement of the system in order to provide the highest level of competence to the accredited certification bodies (CBs) of the IAQG certification system.
“IAQG and IAF are world leaders in risk reduction and go beyond compliance to deliver consistently high performance,” said Andy Maher, IAQG President. “Signing this MoU will enable companies with accredited certification to expand their reach, explore new business opportunities and compete effectively in global markets, in line with the IAF’s vision:” accredited once, accepted everywhere”.
This memorandum of understanding entered into force on June 27, 2023.
About the International Aerospace Quality Group:
As an international non-profit association under Belgian law with headquarters in Brussels (Belgium), the IAQG® sets the standard for quality within the supply chain of the global aerospace industry. The organization is made up of member companies from the aviation, space, and defense industries that design, develop, manufacture, and support original equipment at the system or subsystem level. The IAQG is committed to establishing a community of quality systems and standards for improvement. These standards are documented, published and applied internationally by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and disseminated throughout the supply chain. To learn more, visit
www.iaqg.org.
About IAF:
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a worldwide association of accreditation bodies, associations of conformity assessment bodies and other organizations involved in conformity assessment in areas such as validation and verification and certification of management systems, products, processes, services and people.
The IAF promotes global acceptance of Certificates of Conformity and Statements of Validation/Verification issued by Conformity Assessment Bodies accredited by IAF MLA Signatories and seeks to add value for all stakeholders through its activities and programs.
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