Section 99 of 104
97. Certification and Accreditation Oversight
Stable section ID: S05-CON-016-SECTION-99 · 27 content blocks
System05 shall govern certification and accreditation oversight to protect the credibility, consistency, and independence of Conformance claims.
Oversight shall distinguish:
Specification development;
testing and inspection;
certification decision-making;
accreditation or recognition of certification bodies;
Registry publication;
enforcement and appeal.
Certification bodies shall demonstrate competence, impartiality, controlled procedures, qualified personnel, secure records, and appropriate liability arrangements.
Accreditation or recognition shall identify the exact scope of authority, including Product families, Processes, facilities, Profiles, jurisdictions, and Standards.
System05 oversight may include:
approval of certification schemes;
review of assessment methods;
witness audits;
proficiency testing;
surveillance;
complaint investigation;
suspension and withdrawal;
recognition of external accreditation systems;
- publication of current status.
- Payment of assessment fees shall not guarantee certification.
A certification body shall not certify beyond its approved scope or rely solely on manufacturer declarations where independent Evidence is required.
Certification outcomes shall identify exact Versions, configurations, facilities, conditions, and limitations.
System05 shall manage conflicts between its role as scheme owner, technical publisher, marketplace operator, and revenue recipient through organizational separation and independent controls.
Foreign or regional certification may be recognized where equivalence is demonstrated. Recognition shall not be based solely on reputation or commercial convenience.
Where certification is suspended or withdrawn, affected Products, Buildings, manufacturers, and authorities shall receive timely and proportionate information.
An independent appeal pathway shall be available for contested certification decisions.