Conformity assessment and standardization

DESCRIPTION

Conformity assessment is a key element that helps to build trust within the economy and fosters national and international trades. The training aims to present the different concepts related to conformity, such as the presumption of conformity, the conformity assessment and the accreditation, and will explain the key role of technical standardization in this context. The participants will gain knowledge of related standardization activities supporting the compliance with the legislation and also of the full conformity assessment ecosystem.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES

• Identify the different elements contributing to the chain of building trust
• Know the different conformity assessment methods and the main related standards
• Understand the concept of presumption of conformity and the role of harmonised standards
• Familiarize with the legal framework for harmonised standards
• Gain insights on the usage of standards for conformity in a selection of use cases

Chain of building trust

• Definitions
• Main actors
• Elements of the chain of building trust
• Presumption of conformity

Overview of standardization

• Definition
• Usage and benefits of standards
• Development process of standards
• National standardization effort

Conformity assessment methods

Conformity assessment standards

• Technical committees (ISO/CASCO and CEN/CENELEC JTC 1)
• ISO CASCO Toolbox standards

General requirements for the conformity assessment bodies

Accreditation

• National accreditation body’s role
• The different organizations (EA/ILAC/IAF)
• Peer evaluation and mutual recognition

• Interaction and collaboration
• Theoretical and practical aspects

A certificate of participation issued by ILNAS, a recognized training organization, will be provided at the end of the course.

• The course can be delivered on demand.
• The course may be provided at our offices or within your organization.