IAQG Authentication – Auditor Guides
Launching September 2026
IAQG Authentication.
One Place. One Standard.
IAQG Authentication replaces regional AABs with a single, globally aligned program. Here’s everything you need to know to stay qualified and keep auditing.
• 15 June 2026
Resoultion 176 Published
• 18 June 2026
OASIS Freeze Begins
• 24 June 2026
Recognition Window Opens
• 27 August 2026
Recognition Window Closes
• 3 September 2026
OASIS Freeze Ends
• September 2026
Full Launch
Why This Matters
WHAT CHANGED & WHY
IAQG Resolution 176 (effective 15 June 2026) retired the decentralized AAB model. Going forward, IAQG directly controls who is authorized to audit within the ICOP Certification Scheme — one global standard, no regional variability.
BEFORE
Old AAB Model
Regional Auditor Authentication Bodies- Multiple AABs operated independently
- Inconsistent standards between regions
- 3 -year re-authentication cycles
- Authentication tied to AAB membership
- Governed by 9104/3:2007 Sections 5, 7, 8
AFTER
IAQG Authentication
Centralized, globally aligned program
- Multiple AABs operated independently
- Inconsistent standards between regions
- 3 -year re-authentication cycles
- Authentication tied to AAB membership
- Governed by 9104/3:2007 Sections 5, 7, 8
Authentication Levels
YOUR LEVEL IN THE NEW SCHEME
| New Level | Role | Maps From (Old Scheme) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Third-Party Lead Auditor / Audit Team Leader | Aerospace Experience(d) Auditor (AEA) |
| Level 2 | Third-Party Audit Team Member | Aerospace Auditor (AA) |
| Level 3–5 | Second-Party / Internal Auditors | Not offered yet |
These guides are produced as an independent reference resource for IAQG scheme auditors. All requirements, dates, and fees are sourced from official IAQG publications as of June 2026.
Official source: authentication.iaqg.org
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