The IAF  (International Accreditation Forum) is the world association of Conformity  Assessment Accreditation Bodies and other bodies interested in conformity  assessment in the fields of management systems, products, services, personnel  and other similar programmes of conformity assessment. Its primary function is  to develop a single worldwide program of conformity assessment which reduces  risk for business and its customers by assuring them that accredited  certificates may be relied upon. Accreditation assures users of the competence  and impartiality of the body accredited. 
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