World Accreditation Day

WAD Theme 2026

The theme for World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2026 Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation 

World Accreditation Day 2026 celebrates the vital role accreditation plays in enabling innovation, building trust and supporting a sustainable future. In today’s rapidly changing world, shaped by technological breakthroughs, complex global supply chains and growing environmental and social challenges, confidence in products, services and systems has never been more important.

BACKGROUND

Since 2008, World Accreditation Day (WAD) takes place annually on June 9th.  This day is used to promote accreditation and each year concentrates on a specific theme, which highlights the benefits and importance of accreditation in that sector e.g Food, Supply chain, health etc.

It enables INAB as a member of Global ACI and all members and stakeholders in the conformity assessment community acknowledge and promote the benefits and value of accreditation.

Access to previous WAD materials by INAB

Access to previous promotional material from IAF and ILAC now Global ACI
To access the previous themes and materials to promote WAD – please visit their website World Accreditation Day - Global ACI