Accreditation Matters

The value of an industry-recognized accreditation has been long acknowledged, but difficult to quantify in tangible terms. In 2010/2011, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the global association of accreditation bodies, surveyed businesses around the world to get an understanding of the drivers for seeking certification, the factors involved in choosing a certification body, and the extent of any benefit derived from the certification process. A total of 4,191 respondents completed the survey from 41 different economies across a diverse range of industries. The report can be found .