General requirements for the acceptance of certification bodies
Описание (англ.):
This Guide is one of a series covering the requirements for the acceptance of testing laboratories (ISO/IEC Guide 38), inspection bodies (ISO/IEC Guide 39) and certification bodies themselves. Its object is to set forth criteria,the observance of which is intended to ensure that certification bodies possess the necessary competence and reliability to operate a third-party certification system and thereby facilitate their acceptance or recognition on a national or international basis. The certification body may operate its own testing and inspection activities or oversee these activities carried out on its behalf by other bodies.