What is ISO/IEC 17000 about?
ISO/IEC 17000 is an international standard document on conformity assessment that aims to eliminate misinterpretation and ambiguity resulting from the misuse of vocabulary.
ISO/IEC 17000 specifies general terms and definitions relating to conformity assessment (including the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies) and to the use of conformity assessment to facilitate trade..
Who is ISO/IEC 17000 for?
ISO/IEC 17000 on conformity assessment is relevant to:
- Accreditation bodies
- Certification bodies
- Inspection bodies
- Conformity assessment customers
- Regulators
- Government authorities
Why should you use ISO/IEC 17000?
Conformity assessment is most effective when it’s underpinned by a framework of internationally agreed terminology that’s consistently communicated between suppliers, customers, public authorities and the international agencies concerned.
ISO/IEC 17000 enables the user to get rid of certain ambiguities confronted while writing conformity assesment which in turn helps gain trust.
ISO/IEC 17000 specifies general terms and definitions relating to conformity assessment including the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies which helps reduce misinterpretation.
ISO/IEC 17000 is also recognized by the World Trade Organization and the European Union.
