WAN-IFRA has been providing certification since 2005. The quality analysis based mainly on the ISO 12647-3 (2005) Coldset Newspaper Standard. The certification process has had several important items added down through the years.

The quality analysis today consists of a total of 100+ quality parameters that are analysed. These quality parameters are drawn from the following ISO standards: 12647, 5-3, 5-4, 2846-2, 12635, 3664 and 15930.

Following printing plants print sites proved their ability to make a succesful certification in the history. However valid renewal is manadatory to re-certification 

The certification is valid for two years and can be renewed. validation of all certification is subject to renewal of once in two years. 

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WAN-IFRA certification consists of an evaluation of printing quality based on measurements taken during monthly printing tests carried out over a six-month period, an audit in the printing plant and visual assessment of the general printing quality. The audit includes a workflow analysis, exposure tests and the production of a test print carried out in the presence of the auditor.