Example: product requirements

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