Conformity Assessment Schemes

Explore PACI conformity assessment schemes, certification programmes and frameworks established for defined products, services, processes and management systems.

PACI PROGRAMMES

Assessment & Certification Schemes

PACI schemes define the framework through which specified conformity assessment activities may be performed, evaluated, recognized or certified within an applicable scope.

8 Schemes

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Inspection Services Scheme

A framework for defined inspection activities performed by competent and recognized inspection organizations.

Purpose To establish a structured basis for the recognition and assessment of inspection activities.

Applicable Scope Specified inspection, verification and conformity assessment activities.

PACI-SCH-007 View Scheme

GENERAL PROCESS

From Application to Conformity

The specific process, requirements and decision-making arrangements depend on the applicable PACI scheme and defined scope.

Application

The organization submits the required application information and identifies the applicable scope.

Assessment

Competent personnel evaluate the applicable requirements using defined assessment methods.

Review & Decision

Assessment information is reviewed and the applicable conformity decision is made according to the scheme.

Surveillance

Where applicable, continuing assessment activities verify ongoing conformity throughout the certification period.

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