HB 18.39-1991

Identical to the ISO/IEC guides and provides information on product and third-party certification systems. Guidance is given on the establishment, general requirements for, and operation of calibration and testing laboratory accreditation systems. Identical with SANZ HB18.39-1991 and produced as a Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard.

This Guide sets out general criteria, the observance of which is intended to provide that the services of inspection bodies are conducted with technical competence, impartiality, confidentiality and thoroughness, careful observation and accurate reporting by competent qualified staff, and to serve the needs of individual users, national government, local government, certification, accreditation and other bodies, as they relate to certification and related activities.NOTES1 The inspection body or the functions it performs could be an integral part of a certification or other body, or it could be a separate entity.2 Where an inspection body carries out its function on behalf of a certification body, it is normally required to work to the specific instructions of the certification body.

In Australia First published as HB18.39-1991. In New Zealand First published as HB18.39-1991. In Australia First published as HB18.28-1991. In New Zealand First published as HB18.28-1991.