Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises: World Accreditation Day 9 June 2025 events

IAF and ILAC will celebrate World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2025 on 9 June at two events: 9:00 UTC or 17:00 UTC.

Register in advance at one of the following links:

9:00 UTC session: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RyTTi8lTVaJi5daZ-VWrQ
17:00 UTC session: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQi-8F48QA-o0zE2cl7nJw

This year’s event focuses on the theme Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

SMEs are the backbone of economies worldwide. They drive innovation, fuel job creation and contribute significantly to local and global markets. However, many SMEs face barriers in accessing international markets, demonstrating compliance or gaining consumer trust. Accreditation and accredited conformity assessment help bridge these gaps by verifying the quality, safety and sustainability of products, services and processes.

The 2025 celebration will feature contributions from various organizations:

IAF and ILAC: IAF Chair Emanuele Riva and ILAC Chair Etty Feller will highlight the significance of accreditation in empowering SMEs and its role in global trade and supporting innovation and sustainability.

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): UNIDO will discuss its initiatives supporting SMEs through capacity-building and facilitating access to international markets.

Foundation FSSC (FSSC): FSSC CEO Aldin Hilbrands will share insights into how accreditation and its certification schemes assist SMEs in enhancing food safety and sustainability practices.

SME Testimonials: Real-world stories will be shared by SME representatives who have directly benefited from accreditation and accredited conformity assessment. These testimonials will highlight improved access to markets, enhanced operational efficiency and stronger customer trust as outcomes of accreditation.

The events are hosted by the Co-Chairs of the IAF/ILAC Joint Communications Committee, Marcus Long (IIOA) and Verónica Ramirez (EMA) and are open to all: IAF/ILAC members, partners, stakeholders and of course SMEs.