PACI Accreditation Framework
Overview of the principles, structure and general requirements applicable to the PACI accreditation framework.
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Overview of the principles, structure and general requirements applicable to the PACI accreditation framework.
Document will be published hereGeneral information describing fundamental principles associated with competent, impartial and consistent conformity assessment.
General framework describing recognition activities, defined scopes, responsibilities and applicable recognition principles.
Policy principles addressing impartiality, independence and the identification and management of risks to objective decision-making.
General information concerning mutual recognition arrangements and the principles supporting recognition within defined scopes.
General guidance for organizations preparing information and documentation for an accreditation application.
General information regarding competence, procedures, documentation and organizational requirements for conformity assessment activities.
A general introduction to PACI activities, programmes, public information resources and conformity assessment infrastructure.
General guidance concerning technical competence and the importance of qualified personnel in conformity assessment activities.
Public information concerning PACI activities, developments and institutional priorities during the reporting period.
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