Get Accredited Through AF Accreditation Federation

Thank you for your interest in pursuing accreditation under the AF Accreditation Federation. Our mission is to foster global confidence in conformity assessment by bringing together accreditation bodies, conformity assessment bodies, and institutions under one cooperative framework. Below is an overview of how to begin your accreditation process with us.

1. Begin with Membership

Before starting any accreditation application, organizations must first become members of AF Accreditation Federation. Membership ensures you have access to our network, resources, and support. It also allows us to evaluate your eligibility and guide you more effectively throughout the accreditation journey. If you are not yet a member, please follow the link below to begin your membership process.

• Become a Member – Join AF to gain access to application forms, guidance documents, and member-only resources.

2. Proceed with Your Accreditation Application

Once your membership is confirmed, you may continue with the accreditation application. This process includes submitting the relevant documentation, undergoing assessments, and fulfilling the technical requirements set out by AF Accreditation Federation. Our committees will evaluate:

• Your organization’s compliance with appropriate standards and guidelines
• Internal quality management and governance structures
• Personnel competency and ongoing training
• Other criteria necessary to achieve robust, recognized accreditation

Upon successful completion of these evaluations, AF will grant accreditation in line with your organization’s scope of activities.

3. Accreditation Through MR-Recognized Bodies

AF Accreditation Federation also recognizes that some organizations may prefer working with external accreditation bodies. If you wish to become accredited through one of the accreditation bodies that hold MR (Multilateral Recognition) status with AF, you may do so by contacting those bodies directly. This option may be especially relevant if you already have a working relationship with an accredited entity in our federation. All MR-accredited bodies operate under mutually recognized criteria, ensuring consistent quality and global acceptance.

4. Join the AF MR Program

Accreditation through AF can be pursued by many types of entities, including:

• Accreditation Organizations
• Global Accreditation Groups
• Conformity Assessment Bodies
• Institutions
• Organizations
• Scheme Owners
• Individual Members

If you represent any of the above and wish to gain mutual recognition under AF’s umbrella, consider joining our MR program. By obtaining MR membership with AF, your entity will be formally recognized across our network, opening up new opportunities to serve clients and uphold the highest standards of accreditation and conformity assessment. For further details on how to participate in our MR arrangements, please visit:

• AF MR Information – Learn about eligibility requirements, evaluation processes, and the benefits of MR membership.

5. Ongoing Oversight and Reassessment

All accredited members and recognized entities are subject to periodic surveillance and reassessment. This ensures continued compliance with AF’s standards, as well as the trust and integrity of the accreditation system.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about membership, the accreditation process, or MR membership, please reach out to our support team. We look forward to guiding you on your path to accreditation and beyond.