IAS is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing accreditation services in 2025! Our journey began in 1975, when we recognized the first testing laboratory under our legacy organization. This laboratory was approved for testing building materials, marking the start of…
The International Accreditation Service Inc. (IAS) is pleased to announce it has been granted signatory Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) status by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) for Proficiency Testing Providers (PTP) ISO/IEC 17043.
Accredited PTPs are recognized for operating a…
IAS is proud to note that IAS Board of Director Mo Bayat has been recognized by the local chapter of the Canadian Homebuilders with the Lifetime Achievement award. It is rare for a municipal chief building official to receive this…
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing
The next IAS Accreditation Committee hearing will be held virtually via Webex on Wednesday, June 11th, 8:30am – 12pm Pacific time. The purpose of the hearing is to establish or revise accreditation criteria pertaining to IAS accreditation…
There is an important development in the global accreditation landscape. At their annual meetings in October 2024, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) initiated steps to merge into a unified organization, the Global Accreditation…
IAS is attending the IAF-ILAC 2024 Joint Annual Meetings, October 1-10 in Berlin, Germany. Members of the IAS team are active in the various committees and workgroups that impact the accreditation programs. This event brings together key stakeholders in accreditation…
The International Accreditation Service (IAS) is pleased to announce the launch of a new accreditation program for Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). This initiative aims to provide a global, objective demonstration of an SDO’s competence, personnel, organization, experience, knowledge, procedures, and…
IAS has received a few queries regarding an organization operating out of Chennai, India, named Integrated Assessment Service. This organization name and logo/mark appears to have caused confusion in the market and is being associated with the International Accreditation Service…
IAS is proud to be part of the 2024 Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) Annual Conference this week, taking place from July 13-18 in Dubai, UAE.
APAC plays a crucial role in managing and expanding mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) among accreditation…
Event Description
The International Accreditation Service (IAS) invites you to attend this important education and networking event for environmental testing laboratories that must maintain compliance with California ELAP. RSVP today!
Event Highlights
Learn about important topics such as the most common non-conformities found…
