TAF (Taiwan Accreditation Foundation) is the authoritative accreditation body in Taiwan, established in 2003, formerly known as the China National Bureau of Standards (CPS, established in 1950). TAF is an independent non-profit organization primarily responsible for the accreditation and recognition of laboratories, inspection bodies, certification bodies, medical laboratories, etc. TAF's accreditations are widely accepted by many countries and regions worldwide, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. TAF is a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), participating in multiple international mutual recognition agreements, and the test and certification results of its accredited laboratories and certification bodies are recognized globally.