C.2.
Compliance
with standards
Different markets have different requirements
The following 3 concepts are key to standardization:
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certification
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conformity assessment
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accreditation
Let's examine each concept.
1. Certification
Certification is the attestation by a neutral party that a product, process, system or person meets specified requirements laid down in standards.
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2. Conformity
assessment
A conformity assessment is the demonstration that specified requirements relating to a product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled.
It includes activities such as testing, inspection and certification, and the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies.
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3. Accreditation
According to EC Regulation No 765/2008 EC, accreditation is:
"the attestation by a national accreditation body that a conformity assessment body meets the requirements set by harmonized standards and, where applicable, any additional requirements … to carry out a specific conformity assessment activity”.
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