Conformity Assessment

The purpose of conformity assessment is to provide confidence for users that requirements applicable to products, services and systems have been met. Such confidence, in turn, directly contributes to the market acceptance of those products, services and systems. Such user confidence can be achieved through cooperation among conformity assessment bodies and/or accreditation bodies, resulting in mutual recognition and promotion of each participant's work across borders. Conformity assessment procedures are technical procedures, such as testing, verification, inspection, accreditation and certification which confirm that products fulfill the requirements laid down in regulations and standards.