International Accreditation Day

June 9, Monday

World Accreditation Day is celebrated annually on June 9. It was established in 2008 jointly by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation in building trust in the quality of products, services, and management systems.

Importance of accreditation
Accreditation is the formal recognition of the competence of organizations that conduct conformity assessment, such as testing and calibration laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection bodies. It plays a key role in ensuring confidence in test and certification results, supports product safety, facilitates international trade, and contributes to achieving sustainable development goals.

Themes of past years
Each year, World Accreditation Day is dedicated to a specific theme reflecting global priorities:

* 2021: Accreditation's role in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals
* 2022: Sustainability in economic growth and environmental protection
* 2023: Supporting the future of global trade
* 2024: Empowering tomorrow and shaping the future
* 2025: Empowering small and medium-sized enterprises

How the day is celebrated
Various events are held around the world on this day:

* Online seminars and conferences organized by IAF, ILAC, and national accreditation bodies
* Publication of thematic brochures, posters, and video materials
* Discussions about the role of accreditation in different sectors of the economy and society

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International Accreditation Day in other years

2021 June 9, Wednesday
2022 June 9, Thursday
2023 June 9, Friday
2024 June 9, Sunday
2026 June 9, Tuesday

International Accreditation Day in other countries