IAFsanasto

IAFsanasto is a Finnish-language glossary of terms used in accreditation and conformity assessment, maintained by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). It serves as a standardized reference to support clear and consistent communication among accreditation bodies, certification bodies, laboratories, auditors, and other stakeholders in the conformity assessment ecosystem. The glossary aims to reduce ambiguity by providing precise definitions and translations for concepts that frequently appear in audits, attestations, and accreditation decisions.

The scope of IAFsanasto covers core concepts related to conformity assessment, accreditation processes, management systems, competence, scope of accreditation, recognition, and related governance. Entries typically link to the most relevant standards and guidelines, especially from the ISO/IEC family, and include cross-references to related terms. The content is designed to be usable in both Finnish and English to aid bilingual documentation and international collaboration.

Entries in IAFsanasto are structured to include the term, a concise definition, any common synonyms or translations, cross-references to related terms, and notes on usage or applicability. This structure supports consistent wording across official documents, training materials, and audit reports. The glossary is intended to be a living resource, updated through a term-review process that involves IAF member bodies and subject-matter experts, with changes documented in a version history.

IAFsanasto is commonly used as a reference by professionals involved in accreditation, certification, auditing, and related training. It complements other glossaries, such as ILAC and ISO/IEC dictionaries, contributing to harmonization of terminology across languages and jurisdictions.