ACB Publication
| Accreditation Standards | |||
| No. | Documents | Title | Free Download/ Buy |
| 1. | ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 | Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems -- Part 1: Requirements | ISO Webstore |
| 2. | ISO/IEC TS 17021-2:2012 | Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems -- Part 2: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of environmental management systems | ISO Webstore |
| 3. | ISO/IEC 17021-2:2016 | Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems - Part 2: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of environmental management systems | ISO Webstore |
| 4. | ISO/IEC TS 17021-3:2013 | Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems -- Part 3: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of quality management systems | ISO Webstore |
| 5. | ISO/IEC 17021-3:2017 | Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems - Part 3: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of quality management systems | ISO Webstore |
| 6. | ISO/IEC 17065:2012 | Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services | ISO Webstore |
| 7. | ISO/IEC 17024:2012 | Conformity assessment -- General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons | ISO Webstore |
| 8. | ISO/IEC 27006:2015 | Information technology -- Security techniques -- Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems | ISO Webstore |
| 9. | ISO/TS 22003:2013 | Food safety management systems -- Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems | ISO Webstore |
| 10. | ISO 50003:2014 | Energy management systems -- Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of energy management systems | ISO Webstore |
| ACB Policies | |||
| No. | Documents | Title | Free Download/ Buy |
| 1. | ACB 1 | Terms and Conditions Governing the Scheme for the Accreditation of Certification Bodies (ACB) | Download |
| 2. | ACB 2 | Terms and conditions governing the use of Standards Malaysia Accreditation Symbol or reference to accreditation by Standards Malaysia accredited certification bodies | Download |
| 3. | ACB 3 | Terms and Conditions Governing Standards Malaysia Accredited CBs on Claim of Equivalence of Accreditation and Use of IAF MLA Mark | Download |
| 4. | ACB 4 | Policy on scope of accreditation and management of accredited scope by certification bodies | Download |
| 5. | ACB 5 | Recognition by STANDARDS MALAYSIA of standards as being appropriate for accredited certification | Download |
| 6. | ACB 6 | Relationship between certification bodies and consultancy | Download |
| 7. | ACB 7 | The Conduct of Accreditation Assessments | Download |
| ACB Programme Criteria | |||
| No. | Documents | Title | Free Download/ Buy |
| 1. | ACB-OSH | General Requirement for Bodies Operating Assessment & Certification of Occupational Safety & Health Management System (Withdrawn) | |
| 2. | ACB-HACCP | STANDARDS MALAYSIA Requirements for The Accreditation of Bodies Operating Certification of HACCP Systems | Download |
| 3. | ACB-FMC Audit Duration | Audit Duration (Natural Forests) for Bodies Operating Forest Management Certification | Download |
| 4. | ACB-FMC Auditor Competency | STANDARDS MALAYSIA Competency Requirements for Bodies Operating Forest Management Certification | Download |
| 5. | ACB-FMC Peer Review | The Conduct of Accreditation AssessmentsPeer review process requirements for bodies operating forest management certification | Download |
| 6. | ACB-FMC Stakeholder Consultation | Requirements for stakeholder consultation for forest assessment for bodies operating forest management certification | Download |
| 7. | ACB-FMC Compentency Requirements (Forest Plantations) | Competency Requirements for Bodies Operating Forest Management Certification (Forest Plantations) Under The Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme | Download |
| 8. | ACB-FMC Audit Duration (Forest Plantations) | Audit Duration for Bodies Operating Forest Management Certification (Forest Plantations) Under The Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme | Download |
| 9. | ACB-FMC Peer Review (Forest Plantations) | Peer Review Process Requirements for Bodies Operating Forest Management Certification (Forest Plantations) Under The Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme | Download |
| 10. | ACB-FMC Stakeholder Consultation (Forest Plantations) | Requirements for Stakeholder Consultation for Forest Audit for Bodies Operating Forest Management Certification (Forest Plantations) Under The Malaysian Timber Certification Sheme | Download |
| 11. | ACB-Ecolabel | Competency Requirements for Evaluation Personnel of Bodies Operating Ecolabelling Certification | Download |
| 12. | ACB-MDQMS | Supplementary Requirements for Bodies Operating Medical Device Quality Management Systems Certification (Withdrawn) | |
| 13. | ACB-EnMS | Requirements for Bodies Operating Energy Management Systems Certification (EnMS) | Download |
| 14. | ACB-GMP | General Requirements for Bodies Operating Assessment and Certification of GMP Systems | Download |
| 15. | ACB-OPMC 1 | Competency Requirements for Certification Bodies Operating Oil Palm Management Certification Under The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme | Download |
| 16. | ACB-OPMC 2 | Audit Duration for Certification Bodies Operating Oil Palm Management Certification Under The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme | Download |
| 17. | ACB-OPMC 3 | Peer Review Process Requirements for Certification Bodies Operating Oil Palm Management Certification Under The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme | Download |
| 18. | ACB-OPMC 4 | Stakeholder Consultation Requirements for Certification Bodies Operating Oil Palm Management Certification Under The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme | Download |
| IAF Documents | |||
| No. | Documents | Title | Free Download/ Buy |
| 1. | IAF MD 1:2018 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization | Download |
| 2. | IAF MD 2:2017 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems | Download |
| 3. | IAF MD 2:2007 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems | Download |
| 4. | IAF MD 3:2008 | IAF Mandatory Document for Advanced Surveillance and Recertification Procedures | Download |
| 5. | IAF MD 4:2008 | IAF Mandatory Document for the use of Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques ("CAAT") for Accredited Certification of Management Systems | Download |
| 6. | IAF MD 5:2015 | IAF Mandatory Document for Determination of Audit Time of Quality and Environmental Management Systems | Download |
| 7. | IAF MD 9:2017 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485) | Download |
| 8. | IAF MD 9:2015 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO/IEC 17021 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485) | Download |
| 9. | IAF MD 10:2013 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Assessment of Certification Body Management of Competence in Accordance with ISO/IEC 17021:2011 | Download |
| 10. | IAF MD 11:2013 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO/IEC 17021 for Audits of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) | Download |
| 11. | IAF MD 12:2016 | Accreditation Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies with Activities in Multiple Countries | Download |
| 12. | IAF MD 13:2014 | Knowledge Requirements for Accreditation Body Personnel for Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001) | Download |
| 13. | IAF MD 15:2014 | IAF Mandatory Document for the Collection of Data to Provide Indicators to Management System Certification Bodies'Performance | Download |
| 14. | IAF MD 16:2015 | Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the Accreditation of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Bodies | Download |
| 15. | IAF MD 17:2015 | Witnessing Activities for the Accreditation of Management Systems Certification Bodies | Download |
| 16. | IAF MD 21:2018 | Requirements for the Migration to ISO 45001:2018 from OHSAS 18001:2007 | Download |
| 17. | IAF MD 22:2018 | Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS) | Download |
| ACB Circulars | |||
| No. | Documents | Title | Free Download/ Buy |
| 1. | ACB Circular 2/2015 | Transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems - Requirements | Download |
| 2. | ACB Circular 3/2015 | Transition from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use | Download |
| 3. | ACB Circular 1/2016 | Transition of ISO/IEC 27006:2015 Information Technology - Security Techniques - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Information Security Management Systems | Download |
| 4. | ACB Circular 2/2016 | Resetting of Accreditation Stage and Expiry Date for Integrated/Combined Assessments of Standards Malaysia's Accredited Certification Bodies | Download |
| 5. | ACB Circular 3/2016 | Transition from ISO 13485:2003 to ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Regulatory Purposes | Download |
| 6. | ACB Circular 4/2016 | Resetting of Accreditation Stage and Expiry Date for Integrated/Combined Assessments of Standards Malaysia's Accredited Certification Bodies | Download |
| 7. | ACB Circular 5/2016 | Notification of Changes to Standards Malaysia Accreditation Process | Download |
| 8. | ACB Circular 6/2016 | Monthly Certification Status Report by Standards Malaysia Accredited Certification Bodies | Download |
| 9. | ACB Circular 7/2016 | Issuance of Non-accredited Certification Where the Management System Certification Body is Accredited for the Same Scope | Download |
| 10. | ACB Circular 1/2017 | Scopes of Accreditation & Witnessing Activities for the Accreditation of Certification Bodies | Withdrawn |
| 11. | ACB Circular 2/2017 | Issuance of Non-accredited Certification Where the Management System Certification Body is Accredited for the Same Scope | Download |
| 12. | ACB Circular 3/2017 | Transition of the ISO/IEC 17021-2:2016 Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems - Part 2: Competence Requirements for Auditing and Certification of Environmental Management Systems | Download |
| 13. | ACB Circular 4/2017 | ACB-Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO): Exclusion to Clause 5.4 | Download |
| 14. | ACB Circular 5/2017 | Transition of ACB - Good Manufacturing Practicies for Food (ACB-GMP) and Standards Malaysia Requirements for the Accreditation of Bodies Operating Certification of HACCP Systems to MS 1480 (ACB-HACCP) | Download |
| 15. | ACB Circular 6/2017 | Transition of ACB-MSPO to ACB-OPMC | Download |
| 16. | ACB Circular 7/2017 | Withdrawal of ACB-MDQMS - Supplementary Requirements for Bodies Operating Medical Device Quality Management Systems Certification and Direct Use of IAF MD 9 - Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485) | Download |
| 17. | ACB Circular 1/2018 | Transition of ISO/IEC 17021-3:2017 Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems - Part 3: Competence Requirements for Auditing and Certification of Quality Management Systems | Download |
| 18. | ACB Circular 2/2018 | Transition Plan from OHSAS 18001:2007 and/or MS 1722:2011 to ISO 45001:2018 | Download |
| 19. | Accreditation Circular 1/2018 | Accreditation Circular on New Fee Structure based on Standards of Malaysia (Fee) Regulation 2018 (Effective Date: 1 January 2019) | Download |
| 20. | ACB Circular 3/2018 | Withdrawal of ACB-OSH – Standards Malaysia Requirements for Bodies Operating Assessment and Certification of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems | Download |
| 21. | ACB Circular 4/2018 | Transition of ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management Systems – Requirements for Any Organization in the Food Chain | Download |
| 22. | ACB Circular 5/2018 | Transition of ISO 50001:2018 – Energy Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use | Download |
| ACB Information | |||
| No. | Documents | Title | Free Download/ Buy |
| 1. | CAB 1 | Confidentiality | Download |
| 2. | CAB 2 | Complaints | Download |
| 3. | CAB 3 | Appeals | Download |
| 4. | CAB 4 | Suspension and withdrawal of accreditation | Download |
| 5. | JSM/ACB/Leaflet1 | Background of ACB | Download |
| 6. | JSM/ACB/Leaflet2 | STANDARDS MALAYSIA Accreditation Charges | Download |
| 7. | JSM/ACB/Leaflet3 | STANDARDS MALAYSIA Accreditation Procedures | Download |
| 8. | JSM/ACB/Leaflet4 | Guidelines for The Determination of Assessment Mandays | Download |
| 9. | FM 412 CKL | NACE Sector Code : STANDARDS MALAYSIA Scopes of Accreditation | Download |
| Scheme Owner Requirement | |||
| 1. | Malaysian Timber Certification Council – For the accreditation of The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) under Product Certification Programme | Link | |
| 2. | Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) – For the accreditation of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Programme | Link | |
Last Updated: 28 November 2018