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Standards Covered
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Categories
ISO 17021-1
Assessment Basis
3 Years
Accreditation Cycle
Accreditation Requirements
To achieve EQSAB accreditation for management system certification, Certification Bodies must demonstrate compliance with:
- ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 requirements
- Relevant ISO/IEC 17021 series documents
- IAF mandatory documents (as applicable)
- EQSAB specific requirements and policies
Key Assessment Areas
Legal & Structural
Legal entity, impartiality, liability coverage
Resource Management
Competent personnel, infrastructure, outsourcing
Process Requirements
Certification process, decision making, records
Management System
Internal audits, management review, improvement
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