Action required
All affected customers will be assessed against IAF MD 1:2023, Issue 3, IAF Mandatory Document for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization (PDF) at their next office assessment, and the PAC scopes of accreditation will be updated at the conclusion of those activities.
Affected customers
All MSAP customers applying IAF MD1 for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization.
Multi-site Organization: an organization covered by a single management system comprising an identified central function (not necessarily the headquarters of the organization) at which certain processes/activities are planned and controlled, and a number of sites (permanent, temporary or virtual) at which such processes/activities are fully or partially carried out.
Background
The new version of IAF MD 1 was issued and came into effect on October 18th, 2023.
New requirements
There are no technical changes. This new version only contains editorial changes.
Deadline
For immediate implementation.
Questions?
Please contact FawzyMerzik Fahim, Manager Compliance and Assessment Services fawzy@pacofusa.com for more information.