Bulletins (technical updates)

Bulletin number Title
2024-19 IAF MD23:2023 Control of Entities Operating on Behalf of Accredited Management Systems…
2024-18 Transition arrangements for ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024
2024-17 Application of IAF MD 25 for the evaluation of conformity assessment schemes
2024-16 FDA confirms sufficient mycotoxin testing capacity
2024-15 CETA Protocol – Canada/EU – New product categories
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
2024-11 Trade Continuity Agreement Protocol Between Canada and the United Kingdom
2024-10 Criteria for SQF Certification Bodies (Edition 9.1) was reissued with revisions effective April 1
2024-09 Verified Carbon Standard – VCS Version 4.5
2024-08 Transition to ISO 14066:2023
2024-07 IAF MD 11:2023, Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 For Audits of Integrated Management Systems
2024-06 IAF MD 9:2023, Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management…
2024-05 CanadaGAP Program Management Manual will be reissued with revisions effective April 1
2024-04 IAF MD 1:2023, Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization
2024-03 Updated SCC Requirements and Guidance documents impacted by ISO 15189:2022 transition
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
2023-11 IAF MD 27:2023 Transition Requirements for ISO 22003-1:2022
2023-10 Trade Continuity Agreement Protocol between Canada and the UK
2023-09 Transition to ISO/IEC 17043:2023
2023-08 Supplement to OECD Document #17
2023-07 Now accepting CSA Z7396.1-22 scope extensions
2023-06 Transition to ISO 15189:2022 for accredited laboratories in Canada

Accreditation documents and resources

Document Date Title
Recognized Canadian Electrical Product and Equipment Approval Marks
Effective dates for electrical equipment safety standards
Program Overview - Management Systems Accreditation Program
Accreditation Requirements - Management Systems for Medical Device Manufacturers
Accreditation Requirements - Anti-Bribery Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Nuclear Safety with High Quality
Accreditation Requirements - Business Continuity Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Environmental Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Sustainable Forest Management
Accreditation Requirements - Information Security Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - CyberSecure Canada
Accreditation Requirements - All Management Systems Accreditations
Accreditation Requirements - Forestry Management Systems - American Tree Farm System
Accreditation Requirements - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Food Safety Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Energy Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Privacy Information Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Aerospace Quality Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Quality Management Systems
Accreditation Requirements - Forestry Management Systems - Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Accreditation Requirements - Safe Quality Food Initiative
Accreditation Requirements - Sustainable Forestry Initiative Chain of Custody and Labeling
Accreditation Requirements – Energy Efficiency Verification – Canadian Energy Efficiency Regulations
Accreditation Requirements - All Product, Process and Service Accreditations
Accreditation Requirements - ENERGY STAR® Canada