QA Expert: Daryl Guberman Exposes Global Accreditation Loopholes: How ANSI, ANAB, IAF, ILAC, & APAC May Enable Sanction Evasion and Shield Liability

WASHINGTON - Jan. 10, 2025 - PRLog -- Daryl Guberman, a 40-year veteran in quality: aerospace, medical implants, printing and plastic distribution dealing with all industries, including management and accreditation systems, has exposed a critical flaw in global accreditation structures, showing how the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the American National Accreditation Board (ANAB), and their affiliates enable the circumvention of international sanctions while shielding themselves from liability.

According to Guberman, ANSI and ANAB are key founders of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), an organization incorporated in Delaware. It is an association of national and international accreditation bodies which are equivalent to ANSI-ANAB accreditation. The IAF, along with its sister organization International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), headquartered in Australia, plays a central role in global accreditation. The Asian Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), while not a sister organization, is a prominent member of the IAF. APAC's membership includes countries such as Iran, Pakistan, Russia, China, and the United States, fostering an environment where conflicting nations can conduct business behind the scenes despite public sanctions.

In U.S. many federal contracts, standard operating work orders (SOWs) often call for ANSI and ANAB as underwriters for IAF- as the supplier to federal agencies. This creates a significant liability concern, as failures in product quality or system compliance within accredited organizations directly implicate ANSI and ANAB. Guberman warns that this structure allows for a "pay-to-play" system where true oversight is absent.

Guberman also highlights a recent effort by ANSI and ANAB to establish a unified global accreditation entity named Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC) a unification of IAF-ILAC. He argues that this move is intended to dissolve ANSI and ANAB's liability while preserving their control over global accreditation processes.

"The international accreditation system has become a well-concealed mechanism for liability evasion and sanction circumvention," Guberman explained. "IAF's incorporation in Delaware and ILAC's presence in Australia provide a legal and geographical shield, allowing these organizations to operate without genuine accountability. Meanwhile, APAC's participation ensures that sanctioned countries can bypass restrictions through backdoor deals."

Guberman calls for immediate congressional oversight into the roles of ANSI, ANAB, IAF, ILAC, and APAC in enabling these practices. He stresses the need for transparent reforms to restore credibility and integrity in global accreditation and regulatory compliance.

"Accreditation should be about upholding quality and safety, not serving as a loophole for liability and sanctions," Guberman concluded.

The following articles provide insights into how Iran, China, Pakistan, Russia, and the United States have engaged in activities to bypass presidential sanctions:

SANCTION EVASION

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1.      "How Iran moves sanctioned oil around the world" https://www.reuters.com/graphics/IRAN-OIL/zjpqngedmvx/

This Reuters article, published on January 7, 2025, details Iran's strategies for circumventing sanctions on its oil exports. It highlights the use of a covert fleet of tankers and the role of major Asian buyers in sustaining Iran's economy despite Western sanctions.

2.      "Iran pushes China to let it sell $1.7 billion worth of stranded oil, sources say" https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iran-pushes-china-let-it-sell-17-billion-worth-stranded-oil-sources-say-2025-01-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Also from Reuters, this piece from January 8, 2025, discusses Iran's negotiations with China to reclaim 25 million barrels of oil worth $1.75 billion that have been stranded in Chinese ports since 2018 due to U.S. sanctions. The article explores the complexities of these negotiations and the potential for circumventing sanctions through alternative financial arrangements.

3.      "US plans more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil, sources say" https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-plans-more-sanctions-tankers-carrying-russian-oil-sources-say-2025-01-06/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

This Reuters article, published on January 6, 2025, reports on the U.S. administration's plans to implement additional sanctions targeting tankers transporting Russian crude oil sold above the Western-imposed price cap. The piece examines the challenges in enforcing these sanctions and the potential for Russia to evade them through various means.

These articles offer a comprehensive view of the ongoing efforts by these nations to navigate and, at times, circumvent sanctions imposed by the United States.