Every year the World Accreditation Day (WAD), a global initiative jointly established by the International Accreditation Forum - IAF and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation - ILAC, is celebrated on 9th June to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation-related activities.

This year’s theme focuses on delivering confidence in construction and the built environment. To help explain the use of accredited conformity assessment, the Public Sector Assurance website www.publicsectorassurance.org has been established by IAF, ILAC, ISO and IIOC to showcase different global examples where accreditation has been used to support construction and the built environment. Public Sector Assurance showcases how accredited conformity assessment is used around the world by central government, local government and regulators to deliver positive benefit. To illustrate the value of conformity assessment, case studies from around the world in key policy areas show how different tools help government officials and regulators deliver results. The website covers the following topics: Construction, Crime and Security, Economic Development, Efficient Delivery of Public Services, Energy, Environmental Protection, Food Safety and Agriculture, Health and Safety, Healthcare, Products and Services, Trade.

Read more: http://www.ats.rs/en/news/wad-2017