Conformity assessment applies to a range of traded services and products. Let’s take a look at key assessment questions to be considered in checking for conformity of a can of tuna fish.
The contents:
- Is it tuna ?
- Other ingredients (Oil, salt, water)
- Weight (Gross / net ?)
The can:
- Materials used
- Coating inside the can
- Size
- Shape
The label(s):
- Ingredients
- Marks
- Size/Weight
- Barcode
Wider Issue:
- Quality
- Origin
- Carbon footprint
- Traceability
- Legality of the catch

Other issues:
- How was it packaged in the factory?
- How did the factory make sure that it was not contaminated?
- Did the factory comply with health and safety standards?
- Did it have a food safety management system in place?