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Accreditation Scheme

Sub-programs

Artificial Intelligence Management Systems

We are the only accreditation body in Canada offering Artificial Intelligence Management Systems accreditation, based on ISO/IEC 42001, the world’s first AI management system standard. As a pre-requisite, certification bodies must also be accredited to ISO/IEC 17021-1.


Organizations implementing ISO/IEC 42001 often turn to SCC-accredited certification bodies for third-party oversight. This certification demonstrates a commitment to the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence, addressing critical challenges such as ethical considerations, transparency and risk management. The ISO/IEC 42001 standard is applicable to organizations of any size and industry and can be easily integrated with other management system standards, such as ISO 9001, due to its common structure.


An AI management system provides a framework for managing risks and opportunities related to AI while ensuring transparency and trust. It supports organizations in balancing innovation with governance, enabling sustainable growth and compliance with regulatory requirements.
 

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Publications

Accreditation documents and resources

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Accreditation Bulletins

Bulletins (technical updates)

Bulletin number Title
2025-02 Update to Management Systems Program Overview
2024-19 IAF MD23:2023 Control of Entities Operating on Behalf of Accredited Management Systems…
2024-17 Application of IAF MD 25 for the evaluation of conformity assessment schemes
2024-14 Overhauled Accreditation Program Overview
2024-13 IAF MD 28 for the Upload and Maintenance of Data on IAF Database (Certsearch)
2024-12 Incorporating climate change considerations into management system standards
2024-07 IAF MD 11:2023, Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 For Audits of Integrated Management Systems
2024-04 IAF MD 1:2023, Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization
2024-02 Announcing new IAF MD 25 Criteria for evaluation of Conformity Assessment Schemes
2024-01 IAF MD 7:2023 Harmonization of Sanctions and Dealing with Fraudulent Behaviour
2023-03 Updated Accreditation Services Program Overview
2023-01 Update on resuming on-site activities
2022-23 Updated Accreditation Services Program Overview
2022-21 Streamlining the Accreditation Process
2022-14 Updated Accreditation Services Program Overview
2022-13 Resuming on-site activities
2022-12 Updated Accreditation Services Program Overview
2022-09 MD 4:2022 Information and Communication Technology for Auditing
2021-01 Management Systems Update: Withdrawal of IAF MD 11:2019
2020-42 New issues of IAF ID 1 and ID 4
2020-39 Response to COVID-19
2020-34 Management Systems Update: withdrawal of IAF ID8
2020-27 Revised Edition of the Accreditation Services Program Overview
2020-24 Management Systems Certification Bodies Witness Audit Scheduling
2020-23 Management Systems Transition Extensions

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