About Us
An international accreditation body dedicated to excellence, impartiality and the protection of public interest.
Our Story
The International Accreditation Board (IAB) was founded with the mission of creating an independent, impartial and transparent accreditation system, capable of serving certification bodies worldwide.
Based in London, IAB operates as a non-profit organisation, ensuring that every decision is made exclusively on the basis of objective evidence and compliance with international standards, without any commercial or financial influence.
Over the years, we have built a strong network of accredited bodies across several continents, actively contributing to raising quality and safety standards globally.
Vision
To protect lives, property and the environment through a rigorous and internationally recognised accreditation system, contributing to a safer and more reliable world.
Mission
To optimise the contribution of accreditation in conformity assessment, supporting certification bodies in achieving and maintaining the highest quality standards.
Quality Policy
To operate in full compliance with ISO/IEC 17011, ensuring continuous improvement of accreditation processes and maintaining the highest standards of competence and integrity.
Organisational Structure
An organisation structured to ensure competence, impartiality and rigour at every stage of the accreditation process.
Board of Directors
Strategic oversight and governance of the organisation
Impartiality Committee
Ensuring independence in accreditation decisions
General Management
Operational management and activity coordination
Technical Committee
Competence and standards assessment
Assessment Team
Conducting documentary and on-site audits
Our Values
The pillars on which we base every activity and decision.
Independence
Our decisions are autonomous and free from external interests. We operate as an independent body, free from commercial influences.
Impartiality
Every assessment is conducted with objectivity and rigour. Our decisions are based exclusively on evidence and compliance with standards.
Transparency
Our processes are documented and accessible. We maintain a public certificate registry and openly communicate our decision-making criteria.
Non-Profit
We operate as a non-profit organisation, reinvesting resources in the continuous improvement of accreditation services and training.