In decision B.22/16, the Board decided to streamline the accreditation process in order to accelerate the review and consideration of entities applying for accreditation. In the same decision, the Board requested its Accreditation Committee, with the support of the Secretariat, to consult with Board and alternate members, accredited entities and national designated authorities and focal points on matters related to the review of the accreditation framework as contained in annexes XI and XII to the decision, and present an updated accreditation framework for consideration and adoption by the Board at its twenty-third meeting. In line with decision B.22/16, paragraph (d), this document presents the updated accreditation framework for the Board’s consideration.