
June 2021
World Accreditation Day is June 9th
Accreditation has an important role in supporting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to meet objectives such as increasing trade, addressing environment and health and safety concerns, and improving the general overall quality of output in an economy. World Accreditation Day is a global initiative established by International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF). We encourage our customers to support the implementation of SDG's. IAS is hosting an hour-long Webinar Wednesday, June 9th…
July 2021
IAS Office Closed for Fourth of July
In observance of Independence Day, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Monday, July 5. IAS will re-open on Tuesday, July 6th.
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing, Wednesday July 14, 2021
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing The purpose of the hearing is to establish or revise accreditation criteria pertaining to IAS accreditation programs and to inform the public on IAS principles and major policies. The open hearing process provides all interested parties with the opportunity to contribute ideas or voice their opinions on any of the Proposed Criteria below. Location: The hearing will be held online via WebEx. Participation You are invited to participate at the hearing and provide written or oral…
September 2021
IAS Office Closed for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Monday September 6th, 2021. IAS will re-open on Tuesday, September 7th.
Webinar Marathon on the Environment
Join IAS and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) for this webinar marathon series on the environment. Experts from different scheme owners will share their views and best practices to bring forward the benefits of using accredited conformity assessment services in their schemes. The three day event (21 - 23 Sep 2021) hosted by APAC is a first of its kind activity planned by APAC as a part of stakeholder engagement plan. Day 1 - Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas…
November 2021
IAS Office Closed for Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Thursday, November 11th. IAS will re-open on Friday, November 12th.
IAS Office Closed for Thanksgiving
In observance of Veterans Day, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. IAS will re-open on Monday, November 29th.
December 2021
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing, Tuesday December 14, 2021
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing The purpose of the hearing is to establish or revise accreditation criteria pertaining to IAS accreditation programs and to inform the public on IAS principles and major policies. The open hearing process provides all interested parties with the opportunity to contribute ideas or voice their opinions on any of the Proposed Criteria. The hearing will begin at 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday December 14, 2021. Location: The hearing will be held online via WebEx.…
IAS Offices closed for the Holidays and New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Thursday, December 23- Friday December 31st. IAS will re-open on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.
February 2022
IAS Office Closed for President’s Day
In observance of President's Day, IAS offices will be closed Monday, February 21st. IAS will re-open on Tuesday, February 22nd.