ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification ensures impartiality and competence, enhancing credibility and market access for certified products.
Competence. Impartiality. Consistency.
ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification standard specifies the requirements for the competence of bodies certifying products, processes, and services. Accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17065 ensures that certification bodies operate with impartiality, competence, and consistency, providing confidence in the conformity of the certified entities.
Applies to bodies operating third-party certification schemes for products, processes or services within a defined requested scope.
Accreditation enhances the credibility and trustworthiness of certification bodies. Adherence to ISO/IEC 17065 signals to clients, stakeholders, and regulators that the certification body operates with integrity and technical competence.
ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation is internationally recognized, facilitating the global acceptance of certifications. Products, processes, and services certified by accredited bodies are more readily accepted in various markets, supporting international trade.
Accreditation ensures that certification processes are consistent and reliable. This leads to standardized certification practices, providing confidence in the conformity of the products, processes, or services certified by accredited bodies.
Organizations certified by accredited bodies gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Many clients and industries prefer or require certifications from accredited bodies, recognizing the high standards and competence associated with accreditation.
ISO/IEC 17065 product certification bodies accreditation provides a foundation for legal recognition. Certifications from accredited bodies are often more readily accepted by regulators and authorities, reducing the risk of legal challenges.
The accreditation process encourages certification bodies to adopt continuous improvement practices. This ensures that certification processes stay current with evolving industry standards and best practices, contributing to the ongoing development of conformity assessment.
Accredited product certification bodies follow a systematic approach to identify and mitigate risks associated with certification activities. This contributes to the overall reliability and accuracy of certification outcomes, minimizing potential risks.
ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Bodies accreditation emphasizes the importance of impartiality in certification activities. Accredited bodies are required to operate without conflicts of interest, promoting objectivity in their assessments.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Provide current, approved evidence relevant to the activities and locations in your proposed scope. ISCB may request additional records after scope review.
Activities, schemes, methods and technical sectors included.
Locations, personnel, operating complexity and sampling needs.
Document review, assessment days, witnessing and specialist expertise.
It is an independent assessment of whether an organisation is competent and operates consistently and impartially for the activities listed in its requested scope.
The applicable standard, ISCB programme requirements and relevant mandatory or sector documents define the criteria. Applicants must provide objective evidence covering governance, competence, methods, records, internal audit and management review.
Accreditation cost depends on the requested scope, technical complexity, locations, personnel, assessment duration and witnessing needs. ISCB provides a formal quotation after scope review.
Confirm the appropriate programme, review the requirements, complete the readiness check, request a quotation and submit an application. Assessment findings must be resolved before an independent accreditation decision.
Read the ISCB requirements online or download the controlled PDF guide covering eligibility, impartiality, competence, operating evidence, assessment and continued accreditation.
Use guided tools to confirm the likely route, request a scope-based quotation and apply when prepared.
