ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Certifying Products, Processes and Services
ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Certifying Products, Processes and Services
Organisations (Certification Bodies) that wish to provide ISO Certification as a third party are required to implement ISO/IEC 17065: 2012. The standard provides the framework for conformity assessments and sets out the requirements of accreditation bodies like South African National Accreditation System (SANAS), United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) and other accreditation bodies.
Accreditation bodies audit certification bodies against ISO/IEC 17065:2012 to ensure that certification bodies understand and conform to the requirements for audit planning, execution, filing, submissions, certification, and surveillance audits which are to be conducted by competent auditors.
What is ISO 17065:2012?
ISO/IEC 17065:2012 is applicable to all certification bodies that wish to comply with the requirements to complete the certification process of specific services, products, or processes.
It aims to increase confidence in the certification process.
Why does an Organisation need ISO 17065:2012?
Any organisation that certifies products, processes and services need to demonstrate competence, consistency and impartiality in the certification process. Conformance to ISO/IEC 17065:2012 establishes a transparent, consistent, and reliable certification process, directly increasing trust in certified products/services in the marketplaces.
What are the Benefits of Implementing ISO 17065:2012?
- Demonstration to the marketplace and to regulators that the certification body has met the requirements for operating certification schemes in a competent, consistent and impartial manner.
- The establishment of confidence in the certified products, processes, or services.
- Increased confidence in the certificate issued by the certification body and the competence of its auditors performing the audits for the certification of management systems.
- The standard provides greater control of processes and activities throughout certification bodies.
- The standard provides tips on the analysis of data and record-keeping.
- Worldwide recognition and credibility.
How do I implement ISO 17065:2012 in an organisation?
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We have a range of professional consultants, engineers, and registered auditors to assist in implementing and maintaining your ISO management system. Our industry expertise includes services, telecommunication, manufacturing, construction, engineering services, fast-moving consumer goods, mining, power generation, state owned companies, and government-run organisations. Each of our consultants takes the time to truly understand the processes of your organisation, which will enable them to implement ISO requirements accordingly and effectively. Hiring a consultant and the time spent to implement your ISO management system will pay off in the long run.
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Certification Process:
An organisation can get certified to a requirement standard. You can implement the standard and get certified by a third-party.
