IAF CertSearch (iafcertsearch.org) is the world's most important ISO certificate verification database — the single authoritative source that government procurement departments, export buyers, and corporate vendor qualification teams use globally to verify if an ISO certificate is genuine. This guide explains exactly how it works and why it matters for your business.
What is IAF?
IAF (International Accreditation Forum) is the world's cooperative organization for national accreditation bodies. Every country has an accreditation body (India: NABCB, UK: UKAS, UAE: no national but recognizes IAF, Germany: DAkkS, USA: ANAB, Australia: JAS-ANZ, Japan: JAB). These national bodies are all IAF members and sign the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).
What is IAF CertSearch?
IAF CertSearch (iafcertsearch.org) is the global database of ISO certificates issued by IAF-accredited certification bodies. When a CB issues your ISO certificate, it is uploaded to IAF CertSearch within days. Anyone in the world can search your company name and verify:
- That your certificate is real and was issued by an IAF-accredited CB
- What standard(s) your certificate covers (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.)
- The scope of your certification
- Certificate issue date and expiry date
- Which CB issued the certificate
- Certificate status (current, suspended, withdrawn)
How Governments and Buyers Use IAF CertSearch
| Buyer/Government | How They Verify |
|---|---|
| India GeM Portal | Automatic backend verification against IAF CertSearch when you upload certificate |
| UAE Government / ADNOC | Procurement teams search iafcertsearch.org directly during vendor registration |
| Saudi Aramco | SAP Ariba vendor portal links to IAF CertSearch for certificate verification |
| UK Crown Commercial Service | Supply chain evaluators verify on iafcertsearch.org |
| Australian Government (AUSTENDER) | Procurement evaluators verify during tender evaluation |
| Export buyers globally | Procurement teams search before accepting certificates from suppliers |
Why Fake ISO Certificates Fail IAF Check
Thousands of Indian and global businesses have been sold ISO certificates from unaccredited bodies. These certificates look authentic but fail immediately at IAF CertSearch:
- The certificate does not appear when the company name is searched
- GeM portal backend auto-rejects (the company never knows until their listing is rejected)
- ADNOC vendor registration rejects the certificate during review
- Saudi Aramco SAP Ariba verification fails
- Export buyers reject the shipment qualification
How to Check Your Certificate Right Now
- Go to iafcertsearch.org
- Click "Search Certificates"
- Enter your company name exactly as on the certificate
- Your certificate should appear with green status "Current"
- If it doesn't appear: your certificate is not IAF-accredited
All Elite Assured Certificates Are IAF CertSearch Verified
We demonstrate iafcertsearch.org verification for every client before certificate delivery. If you have a certificate that doesn't appear on IAF CertSearch — contact Elite Assured immediately: +91 94148 83452 or cert@eliteassured.com