World Accreditation Day is a global initiative established by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to promote the value of accreditation. This year’s theme, Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade focuses on how accreditation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 14, and 17.

The Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) is the regional accreditation cooperation for the Asia Pacific region and their primary role is to manage and expand a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) among accreditation bodies in the Asia Pacific region. Learn more about the APAC MRA and its members' accreditation services.

In the global health care community, June 9 is an opportunity to recognize the pivotal role of accreditation in advancing quality in health care. Accreditation Canada (AC) has been instrumental in transforming healthcare systems and driving continuous quality improvement for a remarkable 65 years. On World Accreditation Day, we celebrate this significant milestone and reflect on the organization's impact, achievements, and commitment to patient safety and excellence in healthcare.

Accreditation Canada's journey began 65 years ago with a mission to improve the quality of healthcare services. Over the years, AC has provided expert guidance, rigorous evaluation, and accreditation services that has empowered thousands of healthcare organizations worldwide to enhance their quality standards and deliver superior patient care.

As technology continues to shape the healthcare landscape, Accreditation Canada recognizes the critical role it plays in patient safety. In conjunction with the milestone celebration, AC has collaborated with expert panelists for an engaging online event, hosted on June 9, to discuss the connection of information technology and patient safety. Learn more about the event, Patients and their Safety at the Heart of Information Technology.

Learn more about Accreditation Canada’s 65 years of quality improvement.