In order to maintain health and protection for actors and recipients of certification services, IAB provides lightness in carrying out mandays audits during the COVID-19 pandemic by means of the remote audit method. 

Lockdowns and travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have necessitated more frequent use of remote auditing techniques. Certification Bodies (CBs) were well-prepared, as many had already established remote auditing protocols prior to the current crisis across a variety of standards and schemes in various industries, from manufacturing and services, to food production and aerospace.

Previously, these techniques were only used in rare cases such as when sites were inaccessible or in remote locations. However, having these protocols in place enabled CBs to quickly pivot and conduct the majority of on-site audits remotely.