World Accreditation Day 2022 observed on 9th June

World Accreditation Day 2022

World Accreditation Day (WAD) is celebrated on June 9 every year. WAD has been established by the joint efforts of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). Accreditation plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It aims to meet objectives such as increasing trade and addressing environmental, health and safety concerns. It also improves the general overall quality of output in an economy.

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World Accreditation Day 2022: Theme

This year the theme for World Accreditation Day 2022 is “Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment.” The theme aims to draw attention to how accreditation and conformity assessment can find solutions for global issues.

World Accreditation Day 2022: History

World Accreditation Day (WAD) was first accepted in 2007 by the Joint General Assembly of both the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). The first celebration of World Accreditation Day took place on 9th June 2008.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• International Accreditation Forum Founded: 28 January 1993;
• International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Founded: October 1977.

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