This International Standard specifies general requirements for accreditation bodies for the assessment and accreditation of conformity assessment bodies. This International Standard can also be used as a requirements document for the implementation of the peer review process for the conclusion of mutual recognition agreements between accreditation bodies. Accreditation bodies operating in accordance with this standard are not required to provide accreditation for all types of conformity assessment bodies. The conformity assessment body referred to in this standard refers to an organization that provides the following conformity assessment services: testing, inspection, management system certification, personnel certification and product certification, and calibration is also included in this standard.
GB/T 27011-2005 Referenced Document
GB/T 19000-2000 Quality management systems-Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO/IEC 17000:2004 Conformity assessment - Vocabulary and general principles
1995GB/T 15486-1995 Calibration and testing laboratory accreditation systems--General requirements for operation and recognition
GB/T 27011-2005 Conformity assessment.General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies has been changed from GB/T 15486-1995 Calibration and testing laboratory accreditation systems--General requirements for operation and recognition.