Up until 30 June 2025, IGEM used a five-tiered system to evaluate the progress of review recommendations and action plans, with an additional category to supersede activities as follows:
| Status | Definition |
|---|---|
| Implemented | Complete |
| Strong | Outstanding capability supported by evidence of good practice and the capacity to sustain. |
| Well placed | Capability gaps are identified, and practical improvements are underway, with capacity to achieve outcomes. |
| Development area | More action is required to close current capability gaps and deliver improvements over the medium term. Capacity to deliver is not assured. |
| Limited | Not well placed to address weaknesses in the short to medium term and needs additional capacity and support to secure effective delivery. |
| Superseded | Replaced by a subsequent recommendation, government or stakeholder activity, changes to government priorities, policy or procedures. |
