What is PD CEN/TR 16626 - clay pipes audit certification about?
PD CEN/TR 16626 is a Technical Report that covers vitrified clay pipe systems for drains and sewers for the competence, consistency, and impartiality of bodies providing audit and certification of all types of management systems.
PD CEN/TR 16626 gives guidance for the assessment of conformity of vitrified clay pipe systems for drains and sewers including pipes, fittings, manholes, perforated pipes, jacking pipes, and associated products by the establishment of voluntary third-party certification procedures.
PD CEN/TR 16626 recommends that the quality management system conforms to or is no less stringent than the relevant requirements of EN ISO 9001.
Who is PD CEN/TR 16626 - clay pipes audit certification for?
PD CEN/TR 16626 on vitrified clay pipes audit certification is useful for:
- Internal and external auditors
- Management board members
- Advisors
- Administration and services
- Certification bodies
- Governmental authorities
- Non-governmental organizations
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 16626 - clay pipes audit certification?
Certification of services is a means of assuring that they comply with specified requirements in standards and other normative documents. Some product, process or service certification schemes may include initial testing or inspection and assessment of its suppliers' quality management systems, followed by surveillance that considers the quality management system and the testing or inspection of samples from the production and the open market.
PD CEN/TR 16626 provides guidance on inspection, audits, and certification, and audit testing in order to make an assessment of conformity of a full range of products coming off a production line.
The overall aim of PD CEN/TR 16626 is to give confidence to all interested parties that a product, process, or service fulfills specified requirements. The certification adds to your credibility as an auditor, and enables you to conduct an impartial and competent audit for clay pipes meant for drains and sewers. Competent auditors ensure that top quality products are used, and end-users avoid the hassles associated with poor quality drainage systems.
