Conformity assessment ...
- Contributes to safeguarding public health, the environment and public safety.
- Is based on international standards, agreements and protocols without undue national bias.
- Upholds the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and, avoids creating unnecessary obstacles to trade.
- Operates in an explicit, credible, and transparent manner and, is accessible, equitable and fair in its treatment of all users.
- Services are delivered in a timely and professional manner, in accordance with an accepted code of ethics.
- Is inherently voluntary. However, marketplace demands and/or government regulation may mandate specific CA requirements.
- Information regarding conformity assessment requirements, accreditation procedures and results are made publicly available. Activities are conducted with due regard to confidentiality while ensuring full disclosure of CA results to regulatory authorities, as required.
- Multi-stakeholder input and involvement is solicited on Conformity assessment topics as appropriate. These discussions and exchanges are consensus-based, foster a cooperative spirit and are considerate of the unique contributions of affected stakeholders.
