IAQG > Certification Management
IAQG Authentication is a program managed by IAQG that ensures auditors conducting certification audits in the aviation, space, and defense industries meet consistent, globally aligned standards. By adopting a centrally managed approach, IAQG reduces variability across regional processes and promotes a more uniform interpretation of standards that continues to elevate confidence in the IAQG Certification Scheme worldwide.
IAQG Authentication will launch in late Q3 2026, with a recognition process opening in Late Q2 2026 for currently qualified auditors listed in OASIS. During this “freeze” period, existing active authentications will remain recognized while eligible auditors complete the online recognition steps. For the latest updates and answers to common questions, please refer to the News and Frequently Asked Questions on this page.
IAQG Authentication is a new, IAQG‑managed program that provides globally consistent authentication and certification criteria, policies, and procedures for auditors conducting audits within the IAQG Certification Scheme.
IAQG is moving to a centrally managed authentication model to improve global consistency, standardization, and interpretation of requirements. Moving to an IAQG-managed process replaces multiple regional approaches with an internationally aligned system.
IAQG Authentication will launch in Late Q3 2026 with the online AA/AEA Recognition Process opening in Late Q2 2026.
Existing AABs can still provide other independent authentication or certification programs. However, after the Freeze Period, the IAQG will only acknowledge authenticated auditors who hold recognition in 9100, 9110, and 9120 Certification Scheme, as confirmed by IAQG Authentication.
All auditors listed as actively authenticated in OASIS as of the designated Freeze Period who wish to continue conducting audits under the IAQG Certification Scheme will be required to be recognized by IAQG Authentication.
The existing Auditor Recognition window is the time period for eligible auditors to complete the online recognition process and have their existing authentications recognized by IAQG Authentication.
Auditors who complete the existing Auditor Recognition Process within the recognition window will have their status reflected in OASIS after the Freeze Period and will remain eligible to conduct audits under the IAQG Certification Scheme.
Any auditors who do not complete the existing Auditor Recognition Process during the Freeze Period will have their authentications deactivated, and their status will not be reflected in OASIS.
Auditors seeking new authentications may apply directly through IAQG Authentication during the Freeze Period. Due to the system lockdown, approved applications will take effect after the Freeze Period.
Applications already submitted to existing AABs should be fully processed and entered into OASIS before the start of the Freeze Period. Applications not actioned and/or approved in OASIS by this time will need to be resubmitted directly through IAQG Authentication.
Eventually, it will depend on when your renewal cycle is. Applicable fees related to existing Auditor Recognition will take into consideration the timing of the most recent re-authentication or renewal with the existing AAB. Additional details about these fees will be published prior to launch.
Ongoing requirements, such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and audit experience tracking, will become effective starting July 2027. Activities completed between July 2026 and June 2027 may be counted toward future requirements.
