Standards and Conformity Assessment

摘要

"Conformity assessment" is the comprehensive term for a procedure by which products and processes are evaluated and determined to conform to particular standards.According to International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrochemical Commission (IEC) Guide 2 (1996),conformity assessment can be defined as any activity concerned with determining directly or indirectly that relevant requirements are fulfilled.Typical examples of conformity assessment activities are sampling,testing and inspection;evaluation,verification and assurance of conformity (supplier's declaration,certification);registration,accreditation and approval;and their combination.