HB 18.39-1991

1 - SAA HB18.39-1991 GUIDELINES FOR THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION - GUIDE 39-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACCEPTANCE
4 - PREFACE
5 - Foreword
6 - Introduction
7 - 1 Scope
7 - 2 References
7 - 3 Definitions
7 - 4 Organization and operational procedures
8 - 5 Quality system
8 - 6 Staff
8 - 7 Inspection methods and procedures
9 - 8 Handling of samples
9 - 9 Financial stability
9 - 10 Communication capability
9 - 11 Records
9 - 12 Report
9 - 13 Confidentiality and security
10 - 14 Facilities and equipment
10 - 15 Sub-contracting
10 - 16 Co-operation
10 - 17 Formal recognition
11 - Annex A - Recommendations for formal recognition of inspection bodies
12 - Annex B - Information recommended to be provided by the inspection body on application for recognition or during assessment
12 - B.1 Introduction and instructions
12 - B.2 General
12 - B.3 Organization
13 - B.4 Quality system
13 - B.5 Staffing
13 - B.6 Inspection methods and procedures
13 - B.7 Handling of samples
13 - B.8 Records and reports
14 - B.9 Confidentiality and security
14 - B.10 Other requirements
14 - B.11 Authentication

Identical to the ISO/IEC guides and provides information on product and third-party certification systems. Guidance is given on the establishment, general requirements for, and operation of calibration and testing laboratory accreditation systems. Identical with SANZ HB18.39-1991 and produced as a Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard.

This Guide sets out general criteria, the observance of which is intended to provide that the services of inspection bodies are conducted with technical competence, impartiality, confidentiality and thoroughness, careful observation and accurate reporting by competent qualified staff, and to serve the needs of individual users, national government, local government, certification, accreditation and other bodies, as they relate to certification and related activities.NOTES1 The inspection body or the functions it performs could be an integral part of a certification or other body, or it could be a separate entity.2 Where an inspection body carries out its function on behalf of a certification body, it is normally required to work to the specific instructions of the certification body.

In Australia First published as HB18.28-1991.
In New Zealand First published as HB18.28-1991.