Introducing Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated

On January 1, 2026, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated assumed the roles of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), becoming the single international authority on the accreditation of laboratories, certification bodies, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers, validation/verification bodies, reference material producers and bio banks.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated strengthens international trust through its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA), which enables the acceptance of accredited conformity assessment results across multiple markets, eliminating the need for repeated testing or certification and facilitating global trade.

Our Purpose

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated’s primary purpose is to maintain a multilateral recognition arrangement (MRA) between member accreditation bodies based on peer evaluation and mutual acceptance.

Our Global Role and Impact

The organisation provides a globally accepted approach recognised by governments, regulators, and markets – reducing duplication, opening access to trade, and building trust in results worldwide. Through this, it helps create safer societies, stronger economies, and a more sustainable world.

Membership Status of the Accreditation Body of Iranian Association of Clinical Laboratory Doctors in Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated

The Accreditation Body of Iranian Association of Clinical Laboratory Doctors is also among the Full Members of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated.

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