Mission and Vision
Mission of iCAB
Strengthening Iran’s Conformity Assessment Ecosystem
The Iran Confederation of Accredited Bodies (iCAB), as an independent, specialized, and participatory institution, is mandated to provide the professional and institutional framework necessary for the development, support, and strategic alignment of conformity assessment bodies across the country.
Acting as a facilitator, coordinator, and collective representative of accredited entities, iCAB pursues its mission through five strategic pillars:
1. Technical and Professional Capacity Development
Enhancing the competence of member institutions through structured training, knowledge development, experience exchange, and continuous professional advancement.
2. Institutional Representation and Advocacy
Providing coherent representation and effective advocacy of members’ professional interests in engagement with governmental authorities, regulatory bodies, international stakeholders, and market actors.
3. Promotion of Integrity and Transparency
Advancing a culture of impartiality, accountability, transparency, and compliance throughout the national quality value chain.
4. Professional Synergy and Technical Convergence
Fostering structured collaboration among sectoral and provincial associations to articulate a unified technical voice within the conformity assessment community.
5. Supporting Quality Governance
Contributing to national quality governance through participation in policy dialogue, standard development processes, strategic analysis, and structured quality monitoring mechanisms.
To fulfill this mission, iCAB utilizes institutional instruments such as the National Cooperation Charter, the Iran Quality Observatory (IQO), the iCAB Academy, and an integrated professional network. The Confederation remains committed to professional ethics, institutional independence, scientific rigor, and constructive engagement in advancing Iran’s conformity assessment system.
Vision of iCAB
Toward 1410 (2031–2032): A Leading Institutional Actor in Quality Governance
By the year 1410 (2031–2032), iCAB envisions becoming a leading, responsible, and nationally recognized institution in the development of conformity assessment infrastructure in Iran. Leveraging the expertise of its member associations, its participatory governance model, and effective engagement with domestic and international stakeholders, iCAB aspires to assume a central role in technical governance and national quality advancement.
Strategic Attributes of the Vision:
A nationally recognized professional authority in conformity assessment, acknowledged by governmental institutions, industry stakeholders, media, and the professional community;
A structured facilitator of technical policymaking, actively contributing to regulatory dialogue, standard development, quality monitoring, and strategic recommendations;
A cohesive network of competent sectoral and provincial associations strengthening their professional standing within the national governance architecture;
A trusted national reference for independent quality oversight through systematic publication of reports, alerts, rankings, and analytical assessments;
A proactive actor in technical diplomacy and international cooperation, particularly in engagement with accreditation bodies, regional associations, and international development initiatives;
A symbol of technical independence, professional competence, and public trust within the national assurance chain.
In its long-term vision, iCAB positions itself not merely as a support platform for its members, but as a national governance hub for quality—advancing standardization, safety, and conformity assurance in alignment with international best practices.
