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Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)

A dedicated membership track for organizations that perform conformity assessment across the automotive and mobility ecosystem. CAB Members include testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, certification bodies, validation & verification bodies, medical laboratories, proficiency testing providers, and reference material producers. This category connects expert organizations to a high-impact international network focused on safety, reliability, digital integrity, environmental performance, and global alignment.

Through direct participation in technical committees and schemes, eligibility for IAF recognition pathways (where available), and access to specialized guidance and visibility, CAB Membership strengthens credibility, accelerates alignment with international best practices, and opens new channels for collaboration and market access.

Key Benefits for CAB Members
  • Participation in IAF technical working groups, scheme development, and sector roundtables
  • Eligibility to apply for IAF recognition programs and pilot initiatives (where applicable)
  • License to display the IAF CAB Member emblem on facilities, reports, and digital channels
  • Inclusion in the public CAB Directory for international visibility and client confidence
  • Early access to technical advisories, risk alerts, and regulatory briefings
  • Opportunities to join assessor/expert pools and collaborative benchmark studies
  • Preferential access to trainings, webinars, and calls for collaboration across borders
Who Is Eligible?

CAB Membership welcomes organizations conducting conformity assessment activities, including but not limited to:

  • Testing Laboratories
  • Calibration Laboratories
  • Inspection Bodies (Type A, B, C)
  • Certification Bodies (management systems, products, and persons)
  • Validation & Verification Bodies
  • Medical Laboratories
  • Proficiency Testing Providers
  • Reference Material Producers
Applications are reviewed quarterly by IAF’s Technical Affairs Committee. We encourage early submission to align with strategic timelines and regional working group schedules.

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  • Early-stage collaborations with research & policy networks

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