At the recent IAF/ILAC Joint Annual Meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand, Brahim Houla was elected as the next Chair of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated. In a video message, Mr. Houla shares his reflections on this significant moment for the global accreditation community and outlines what lies ahead as the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated prepares to launch on 01 January 2026.

Mr. Houla emphasises that the formation of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated will bring together the work of IAF and ILAC under a single organisation and global recognition arrangement.

‘This is more than a new name,’ Mr. Houla explains. ‘It represents the harmony of two organisations creating one global voice for trust, quality and sustainable progress.’

The Chair-Elect describes this development as a celebration of unity, clarity and shared purpose, highlighting the benefits of a simplified and strengthened system that reduces duplication, increases consistency and builds stronger global trust. He reassures stakeholders that accreditation will remain recognised and services will continue seamlessly through the transition.

‘This is a new beginning, the start of a transition built on competence, integrity, and cooperation,’ says Mr. Houla, encouraging all members, partners and stakeholders to engage with and adopt the new structure as the global accreditation community moves forward together.

Watch the full message at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp4HFxWl56A