Conformity assessment is any activity to determine, directly or indirectly, that a process, product, or service meets relevant standards and fulfills relevant requirements.¹

Conformity assessment activities may include:

• Testing
• Surveillance
• Inspection
• Auditing
• Certification
• Registration
• Accreditation

Additionally, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) governs conformity assessment through the Agreement on Mutual Recognition in Relation to Conformity Assessment (Signed July 4th, 2000)

References

1. ^ ISO/IEC Guide 2:2004

See also

Standards organizations

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