HB 18.56:1991

Identical to the ISO/IEC guides and provides information on product and third-party certification systems. Guidance is given on the establishment, general requirements for, and operation of calibration and testing laboratory accreditation systems. Identical with SANZ HB18.56-1991 and produced as a Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard.

Scope

This Guide provides a framework for use by a certification body in assessing itself, its procedures, and its operations. The framework incorporates requirements and recommendations to be found in all relevant ISO/IEC reference documents. Using this framework, a certification body should be able to compile a documentary record of its internal quality system review procedure. It will also be possible to use this documentary record for subsequent distribution to all parties concerned.

Certification bodies may include other specific elements and criteria depending on specific needs.