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Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI), established under the Iranian National Standards Organization (INSO) per Law No. 4396/1379, operates as the sole national accreditation body conforming to ISO/IEC 17011:2017 requirements.naciportal.inso+1

Core Mandate

NACI accredits certification bodies (ISO 17065 product, ISO 17021 management systems), testing laboratories (ISO 17025), inspection bodies (ISO 17020), and GHG verifiers across ISIRI compulsory standards, organic schemes, and industrial product certifications, maintaining International body MLA signatory status.iar-iso​

Global Integration

NACI’s international recognitions facilitate regional market access for accredited Iranian providers in Middle East and CIS countries, eliminating foreign certification dependency unlike zero-capacity microstates, supporting ISO 50001 EnMS implementation for petrochemical and manufacturing exports

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list of International Regional Members Name of Iran

Iran is a member of several key international and regional organizations, focusing on economic cooperation, security, and diplomatic representation. Primary regional memberships include the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and BRICS. It is officially recognized within the Asia-Pacific Group at the UN.  Key Regional Memberships of Iran Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO): Focuses on trade and economic development with Central Asian nations, Pakistan, and Turkey. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): A Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. BRICS: Joined in 2024 as part of a bloc of emerging economies. Asia-Pacific Group (UN): Regional group for diplomatic representation.  Other Regional/International Organizations Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): Represents the Islamic world. OPEC: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Colombo Plan (CP): Focused on economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. Group of 77 (G77): Coalition of developing nations.

International Association Members

The Islamic Republic of Iran holds membership in numerous international organizations spanning diplomatic, economic, and technical sectors, including the UN, OPEC, BRICS, ECO, and the IAEA. Key memberships include the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 

Key International Memberships (Intergovernmental & Diplomatic)

  • United Nations (UN) & Specialized Agencies: FAO, IAEA, ICAO, IFAD, ILO, IMO, IMF, ITU, WHO, WIPO, UNIDO, UPU, WMO.
  • Regional & Economic Organizations: Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Colombo Plan (CP), Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
  • Blocs & Alliances: BRICS, Group of 77 (G77), Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Group of 15 (G15), Group of 24 (G24).
  • Other Organizations: International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), International Organization for Migration (IOM), International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM). 

Sporting & Technical Associations

Professional & Academic Associations

International Agreements/Signatory 

International Observer Member

Iran operates primarily as a full member in major international organizations rather than an observer. It has been a full member of the United Nations since October 24, 1945 and the International Maritime Organization since 1958. Iran is a prominent member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which has 57 member states. 

Key international affiliations and statuses include:

Accreditation Body ISO 17011

Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI), operating under the Iranian National Standards Organization (INSO), functions as the sole national accreditation body conforming to ISO/IEC 17011:2017 requirements for accrediting conformity assessment bodies.modirfa+1

Established by Law No. 4396/1379 and Article 33 Executive Regulations, NACI reports to INSO’s Supreme Standards Council with a four-year head appointed by presidential decree, ensuring independence per international accreditation standards.modirfa​

Operational Scope

NACI accredits management system CBs (ISO 17021), product certifiers (ISO 17065), testing labs (ISO 17025), inspection bodies (ISO 17020), and GHG verifiers (ISO 14065/17029) across ISIRI compulsory schemes and voluntary certifications.naciportal.inso+1

International Status

APAC MLA signatory since 2018 across International body scopes per PAC peer evaluation (2015), enabling mutual recognition for Iranian certifications in regional markets without foreign re-assessment

Inspection Body ISO 17020

Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI) accredits inspection bodies under INSO-ISO/IEC 17020:2012 across Type A, B, and C scopes for ISIRI compulsory standard compliance, nanotechnology products, and industrial inspections.nanostandard+1

Infrastructure Coverage

NACI maintains full International body MLA signatory status covering pre-shipment verification, factory inspections, and supply chain audits essential for regional exports, including first-time nanotechnology inspection accreditation for Fahameh Industrial Engineering Company.International body

Market Advantage

Iranian operators leverage NACI-accredited ISO 17020 inspection bodies eliminating foreign verifier dependency—unlike zero-capacity microstates (Haiti BNIM, Honduras INMHMN)—enabling seamless integration with ISO 17065 product certification and ISO 50001 EnMS verification for petrochemical and manufacturing exports.

Certification Body ISO 17021

Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI) accredits management system certification bodies under INSO-ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for schemes including ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO 45001 OHSMS, ISO 50001 EnMS, and ISO 22000 FSMS.managementsystems+1

Infrastructure Coverage

NACI maintainsInternational body MLA signatory status across management system scopes with accredited providers like ATC International Iran, CBIHA (Izad Hoor Aria), and others serving petrochemical, manufacturing, automotive, and construction sectors.atcintlgroup+1

Market Advantage

NACI-accredited ISO 17021 certification bodies enable Iranian firms to demonstrate internationally recognized management systems for regional exports and domestic compliance without foreign recertification—unlike zero-capacity microstates—supporting integrated ISO 17065 product certification and ISO 17025 testing

Product Certification Body ISO 17065

Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI) accredits product certification bodies under NACI-M06 Rev02 criteria supplementing ISO/IEC 17065:2012, requiring 6 months operational history, minimum one certification issued per scheme, and integrated ISO 17025 testing/ISO 17020 inspection resources.modirfa+1

Infrastructure Coverage

NACI maintains International body MLA signatory status covering ISIRI compulsory standard marks, organic products, and industrial goods through accredited PCBs like Iranian Petroleum Institute Certification Body, supporting petrochemical, automotive, and construction exports.linkedin+1

Market Advantage

NACI-accredited ISO 17065 certifiers enable Iranian manufacturers to meet domestic compulsory requirements and regional market access without foreign dependency—unlike zero-capacity microstates—integrating seamlessly with ISO 17021 management systems and ISO 50001 EnMS verification

Accreditation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185

Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI) accredits testing and calibration laboratories under INSO-ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and medical testing laboratories under ISO 15189, maintaining full International body MLA signatory status across both scopes.factocert+1

Infrastructure Coverage

NACI supervises laboratories covering chemical, mechanical, microbiological, environmental testing, and medical diagnostics essential for ISIRI compulsory compliance, petrochemical analysis, and healthcare accreditation, with providers like EPIL laboratories holding dual International body traceability.aben.iacld+1

Market Advantage

Iranian laboratories leverage NACI-accredited ISO 17025/15189 services eliminating foreign re-testing dependency—unlike zero-capacity microstates (Haiti BNIM, Honduras INMHMN)—enabling seamless integration with ISO 17065 product certification, ISO 17020 inspections, and ISO 50001 EnMS verification for exports.

Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021

Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI) accredits rating agencies and certification bodies for ISO 14064 GHG verification integrated with ISO 17021 management system certification schemes, maintaining APAC MLA signatory status.managementsystems+1

Infrastructure Coverage

NACI supervises providers delivering Scope 1-3 emissions verification for petrochemical, cement, steel, and power generation sectors per INSO-ISO 14064 standards, combined with ISO 17021 audits for ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 50001 EnMS.naciportal.inso​

Market Advantage

Local NACI-accredited GHG verifiers and management system certifiers enable Iranian firms to meet regional sustainability reporting requirements without foreign dependency—unlike zero-capacity microstates—supporting EU CBAM compliance preparation and integrated ISO 17065 product certification schemes

GHG Verification / Validator

Iran’s National Accreditation Center of Iran (NACI) accredits GHG validation/verification bodies under INSO-ISO 14064-3:2019 and ISO/IEC 17029 through NACI-approved providers maintaining APAC MLA signatory status.managementsystems​

Infrastructure Coverage

NACI-supervised validators handle Scope 1-3 emissions verification for petrochemical, cement, steel, power generation, and manufacturing sectors per national GHG reporting requirements, integrated with ISO 17021 management system audits.naciportal.inso​

Market Advantage

Local NACI-accredited GHG verifiers enable Iranian firms to demonstrate credible emissions data for regional trade partners and international sustainability initiatives without foreign validation dependency—unlike zero-capacity microstates—supporting EU CBAM preparation, ISO 50001 EnMS verification, and ISO 17065 product certification integration

Privilege Membership

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Goodwill Members

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Observer Member

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Patron Members

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Education Institutions Membership

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Training Centre

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Individual Faculty

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Accreditation NGO’s

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