Notice of Change(s)
Stay updated with the latest transitions, requirements, and applicable standards for conformity assessment bodies.
Notice of Change(s)
Transition/Updates Applicable Standard
ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 1: Requirements
ISO/IEC 17021-2:2016 Conformity assessment – Competence requirements for auditing and certification of Environmental Management Systems
ISO/IEC 17021-3:2017 Conformity assessment – Competence requirements for auditing and certification of Quality Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 17021-4:2013 Conformity assessment – Competence requirements for auditing and certification of Event Sustainability Management Systems
ISO 50003:2021 Energy management systems — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of energy management systems
ISO 22003-1:2022 Food safety – Part 1: Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems
Notifications and Transitions
iQASB shall notify CABs about any changes or applicable transitions by updating the above requirements. CABs shall have to abide and implement the required changes before the deadlines as per iQASB guidelines.
Furthermore, CABs shall also notify iQASB about any significant change(s), as detailed in the accreditation agreement, without any delay to maintain the validity and integrity of the accreditation.
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