UKIAF (UK International Accreditation Forum Limited) is an independent organization providing accreditation-related evaluation services to conformity assessment bodies worldwide. Its objective is to support the development of reliable conformity assessment practices, including certification, inspection, testing, and calibration activities.
UKIAF operates based on internally defined criteria aligned with relevant international standards such as ISO/IEC 17021, while maintaining a commitment to impartiality, consistency, and transparency in its evaluation processes.
UKIAF is not a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and its accreditations are not part of any Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).
UKIAF does not claim equivalence with government-recognized or internationally mutually recognized accreditation bodies. Its services are intended to provide independent assessment and support to certification bodies, particularly small and medium organizations, to improve their internal systems and operational processes.
Organizations choosing UKIAF services should perform their own due diligence regarding acceptance requirements for regulatory, tender, or international recognition purposes.