Standardization and conformity

OVERVIEW

Key-element for the economy, the conformity assessment plays a crucial role in national and international trades and in building trust. The training will present the different concepts related to conformity, such as presumption of conformity, conformity assessment and accreditation and will explain the role of technical standardization in this context. At the end of this training, every participant will gain knowledge about the chain of building trust, its key elements and contributors, the related standards and the standardization process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES

• To identify the different elements contributing to the chain of building trust
• To know the different conformity assessment methods and the main standards
• To understand the concept of presumption of conformity and the role of standards
• To familiarize with the legal framework for harmonized standards

1 - Chain of building trust

• Definitions
• The main actors
• The elements of the chain
• Presumption of conformity

2 - Overview of standardization

• Definitions
• Usage and benefits of standards
• Development process of standards
• Standardization organizations

3 - Conformity assessment standards

• Technical committees
• ISO CASCO Toolbox standards
• Other standards supporting accreditation
• Applicative standards

4 - Conformity assessment methods

• Inspection
• Certification
• Testing and calibration (also biological testing)
• Validation and verification
• Audit

5 - 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 will take place on ILNAS premises
• The course can be delivered on demand.
• The course may be provided at our offices or within your organization.