Join the Federation of Certification Bodies (FCB)
Membership is free for certification bodies accredited by organisations recognised under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).
Why Join FCB?
As a member, you’ll connect with peers across the certification sector to share insights, tackle common challenges, and contribute to the continuous improvement of management system certification.
What to Expect:
FCB members meet three times a year to discuss topics of shared interest, including:
- Updates and developments in the management system certification landscape
- Operational challenges and opportunities for improvement
- Accreditation issues and best practice exchange
These meetings provide a valuable forum for open dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving. You’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and benefit from collective knowledge aimed at strengthening our sector.
Engaging with Key Stakeholders
Each meeting is also attended by invited bodies such as UKAS, fostering two-way communication and constructive feedback on matters of mutual interest.
Stay Informed Between Meetings
Members receive regular updates on sector developments, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities relevant to management system certification.
- Changes and updates within the management system certification sector
- Operational challenges and improvements
- Accreditation challenges and shared best practice
You’ll be able to share your experiences with other members and also benefit from open discussions about reaching common solutions within our sector.
Each meeting is also attended by invited bodies such as UKAS to allow an open forum and two-way feedback on matters of mutual interest.
In between meetings you’ll also receive updates about changes and opportunities which are relevant to the management system certification sector.
A note from the FCB Chair
I have been the elected Chair of the FCB since 2018 and my fundamental role is to facilitate planned membership meetings and provide communications to associated stakeholders.
The continued success of the FCB is based on the commitment and interaction of its member certification bodies. The FCB celebrated its 20th year in 2024 and its core benefit is strength in numbers and as we head into 2026, the membership continues to grow. The FCB is much more about debating accreditation issues, it is a community of CBs coming together to problem solve and consider the integrity and success of management system certification and the associated commercial aspects of running the business.
We’re better together!
