INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
goodpractice Conformity assessment-Codeof
Evaluotion delaconformite-Code de bonne pratique
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Foreword. .ivIntroduction.1 Scope 12 Normativereferences. 13 Terms and definitions. 14 Good practices in conformity assessment. 35 Identification of the objects of conformity assessment. 36 Conformity assessment activities and bodies. Specified requirements. 3 38 7 Conformity assessment systems and schemes (programmes) 49 Conformity assessmentresults 5Bibliography. 6
Foreword
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This document was prepared by the ISO Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO).
This first edition of ISO/IEC 17060 cancels and replaces ISO/IEC Guide 60:2004 which has been technically revised.
The main changes are as follows:
- inclusion of a new clause on the identification of the objects of conformity assessment;- inclusion of language on risk-based approach;renumbering of Clause 4 in separate clauses;
-transformation of a Guide (ISO/IEC Guide 60) into an International Standard (ISO/IEC 17060);
- alignment of the terminology and text for consistency with other ISO/CASCO standards.
body. A plete listing of these bodies can be found at and Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user's national standards
Introduction
not limited to products processes services systems installations projects data designs materials claims persons bodies or organizations or any bination thereof. Conformity assessment includes international regional or national standards guides remendations or other normative documents activities that provide various types of assurance that requirements set out in specifications such asare fulfilled.
Rapid technological development integration of economic and production systems and increasedlevels of international trade have emphasized the need for convergence among conformity assessment practices and systems. International standards are increasingly accepted as one effective vehicle toimprove petition and eliminate technical barriers to trade. However the use of harmonizedinternational practices in the area of conformity assessment needs continuous attention where different practices and approaches persist. This environment can result in additional costs for manufacturers industry. service providers exporters and consumers and poses challenges for regulatory authorities and
is also noteworthy. These systems continue to expand building confidence for the users of conformityassessment services (including industry regulators and consumers) and promoting global acceptance through a variety of methods.
conformity assessment results can restrict the exchange of goods and services. Efforts are required toensure that all conformity assessment systems and practices:
- are non-discriminatory transparent impartial and
-- attempt to involve all interested parties
avoid unnecessary obstacles to trade.
Members of the conformity assessment munity are encouraged to participate in the development of international standards and guides to use them as the basis for theirrespective conformity assessmentactivities and systems and to engage in information exchange and confidence building to increaseknowledge and acceptance of other systems and approaches.
This document is intended to establish and promote conformity assessment policies and practices that facilitate trade and support the development of societal benefits and/or needs at international regional national and sub-national level.
They are characterized by openness transparency impartiality confidentiality coherence andeffectiveness thereby supporting credibility and consistency in conformity assessment.
bodies and other interested parties whether governmental or non-governmental at international This document is presented in a form suitable for use by conformity assessment bodies accreditationwhen preparing International Standards relating to conformity assessment and in conjunction with regional national or sub-national levels. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with orthe World Trade Organization's (WTO's) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement.
