Standards Council of Canada

Requirements and Guidance for SCC Accreditation Programs

Requirements & Guidance (R&G) and Program Overview (POV) describe the process for accreditation of:

The Requirements & Guidance for SDOs also details the policy and procedures related to National Standards of Canada and National Adoptions of Canada.

Note:

SCC has replaced its Canadian procedural (CAN-P) documents relating to accreditation with Program Overview (POV) and Requirements and Guidance (R&G) documents. The requirements previously described in CAN-P documents have been updated and formatted into these R&G documents, and the Program Overviews provide information on the program specifics.

SCC Accreditation Programs

Accreditation Services - Accreditation Program Overview

All accreditation programs

ISO/IEC 17000 defines accreditation as “third-party attestation (5.2) related to a conformity assessment body (2.5) conveying formal demonstration of its competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks.” SCC, as an accreditation body, uses a formal process to independently assess the...

Published on 2023/03/10

ISO Guide 35:2017, Reference materials – Guidance for characterization and assessment of homogeneity and stability

Reference Material Producers

The production of reference materials (RMs) is a key activity for the improvement and maintenance of a worldwide coherent measurement system. As detailed in ISO Guide 33[1], RMs with different characteristics are used in measurements, such as calibration, quality control, proficiency testing and...

Published on 2022/08/19

APAC TEC1-008, APAC Guidance on Reference Material Use and Production

Reference Material Producers

Reference Materials (RMs) are used in all stages of the measurement process, for method validation, calibration and quality control. They are used for assessing laboratory proficiency through interlaboratory comparisons and are a source of metrological traceability. This document has been...

Published on 2022/08/19

ISO 17034:2016, General requirements for the competence of reference material producers

Reference Material Producers

Reference materials (RMs) are used in all stages of the measurement process, including for method validation, calibration, and quality control. They are also used in interlaboratory comparisons for method validation and for assessing laboratory proficiency. The demonstration of the scientific...

Published on 2022/08/19

ISO Guide 30:2015, Reference materials – Selected terms and definitions

Reference Material Producers

Reference materials (RMs) and certified reference materials (CRMs) (defined in 2.1 and 2.2) are widely used for the calibration of measuring apparatus, for the evaluation of measurement procedures and for the internal or external quality control of measurements and laboratories. They may enable...

Published on 2022/08/19

ISO Guide 31:2015, Reference materials – Contents of certificates, labels and accompanying documentation

Reference Material Producers

The ISO Committee on Reference Materials (ISO/REMCO) published the first and second editions of this Guide in 1981 and 2000, respectively. Since the second edition was published, there has been considerable growth in the number and variety of reference materials (RMs) produced, and in their use....

Published on 2022/08/19

SCC Requirements and Guidance - Inspection Body Accreditation Program

Inspection (all programs)

This document is a companion to ISO/IEC 17020 and outlines unique Canadian requirements of the SCC Accreditation Program for Inspection Bodies that inspect and make a determination of conformity for products destined for the Canadian market or installations.

Published on 2022/05/27

SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Presentation of Laboratory Scope of Accreditation

Testing Laboratory (all programs)

This document provides guidance in the preparation of the Scope of Testing or PT Provider (Scope) to be presented for submission to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Program for Accreditation of Laboratories with an application for accreditation. Guidelines for the Presentation of...

Published on 2022/04/04

AS9104/1A - Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Quality Management System Certification Programs

Management Systems - Aerospace Quality Management Systems

This standard defines the industry-accepted requirements for the Aerospace Quality Management Systems (AQMS) scheme, which provides confidence to aerospace, space and defense customers that organizations with QMS certification issued by accredited certification bodies meet applicable AQMS...

Published on 2022/01/07

SCC Requirements and Guidance - Product, Process, and Service Certification Body Accreditation Program

Product, Process and Service Certification (all programs)

The purpose of this document is to outline the additional criteria and guidance for product, process, and service certification bodies, above and beyond the requirements of ISO/IEC 17065:2012. These requirements and guidance statements have been developed using a consensus-based approach,...

Published on 2021/09/21

Program Overview – Guidelines for the Development and Maintenance of Other Recognized Documents (ORDs)

Product, Process and Service Certification (all programs)

The process described in this document has been developed to support the certification of products, processes and services in the context of regulated areas where accreditation of the certification is mandated by regulators. Although it is not meant to cover unregulated areas, this guideline...

Published on 2021/07/10

SCC Requirements and Guidance for Calibration and Measurement Traceability in Testing Laboratories

SCC has determined that the SCC Requirements and Guidance for Calibration and Measurement Traceability in Testing Laboratories is no longer required as its specific requirements have been consolidated in relevant clauses of SCC Requirements and Guidance for Testing Laboratories (RG-Lab), v4,...

Published on 2021/06/22

SCC Requirements and Guidance for Calibration and Measurement Traceability in Testing Laboratories

The SCC Requirements and Guidance for Calibration and Measurement Traceability in Testing Laboratories is withdrawn effective April 4, 2021. If you need a copy of the document for references purposes, please contact us at accreditation@scc.ca.

Published on 2021/06/22

SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation for Forensic Testing Laboratories

Testing Laboratory - Forensic

This document replaces CAN-P-1578. This document is designed to apply to all types of forensic objective testing and therefore needs to be interpreted in respect of the type of calibration and testing concerned and the techniques involved. It provides an amplification of those requirements in...

Published on 2021/06/20

SCC Requirements and Guidance for Method Verification and Validation in Testing Laboratories

Testing Laboratory (all programs), Medical Testing Laboratory

This document provides applicant laboratories, accredited laboratories and assessment teams with guidance about the interpretation of the verification and validation requirements for non-standard and in-house developed test methods as described in clause 7.2 of ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Please note...

Published on 2021/05/24

SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Testing Laboratories

Testing Laboratory (all programs)

This document contains normative and informative guidance for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing laboratories. Laboratories and assessment teams alike must use this document to assure compliance. This document covers all accredited testing laboratories, including those labs under the...

Published on 2021/04/04

SCC Requirements and Guidance for Accreditation of Laboratories engaged in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Testing

Testing Laboratory–V2X

The purpose of this document is to provide additional requirements and guidance for test laboratories conducting device testing for connected vehicle communications. V2X devices allow vehicles to autonomously communicate with other vehicles and roadside units. V2X is a commonly used technology...

Published on 2021/03/26

SCC Requirements and Guidance - Independent Safety Assessor for Railway Systems Accreditation Program

Inspection (all programs)

This document provides requirements and guidance of the Independent Safety Assessor for Railway Systems Accreditation Program that SCC operates and is a companion to ISO/IEC 17020. It outlines unique Canadian requirements of the SCC Accreditation Program for Independent Safety Assessors (ISAs)...

Published on 2021/03/19

Requirements and Guidance for the Management Systems Accreditation Program: Sustainable Forest Management Sector Schemes

Management Systems - Forestry (ATFS)

SCC’s requirements for accreditation to certify land management and/or wood procurement to SFI 2015-2019 Standards and Rules, ATFS 2015-2020 or CAN/CSA Z809 are described in this document.

Published on 2021/03/07

SCC Requirements and Guidance for Accreditation of Laboratories Engaged in Test Method Development and Non-Routine Testing

Testing Laboratory - Test Method Development & Evaluation and Non-Routine Testing

This SCC Requirements and Guidance Document is part of series of publications issued by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) that define the policy and operational requirements for core programs established in support of its mandate. Requests for clarification, amendments, or additional copies...

Published on 2021/01/15

Requirements & Guidance - Proficiency Testing for Testing and Medical Laboratories

Testing Laboratory (all programs), Medical Testing Laboratory

This document sets out the requirements for, and gives guidance to, laboratories and SCC assessment teams on the use of PT activities in the accreditation process of laboratories. It also aims to assist SCC assessors to consistently apply SCC PT policies.

Published on 2021/01/15

SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of CyberSecure Canada Certification Bodies

Management Systems - CyberSecure Canada

The purpose of this document is to outline the accreditation requirements for Certification Bodies operating the CyberSecure Canada certification programme. These requirements are based on those previously used by CyberNB.

Published on 2020/12/17

SCC Requirements and Guidance for Accreditation of GHG Verifiers for ICAO-CORSIA Emissions and Emissions Unit Cancellation Reporting

Validation/Verification

This document specifies the requirements and guidance for the accreditation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verifiers for International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

Published on 2020/04/09

SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Mineral Analysis Testing Laboratories

Testing Laboratory - Mineral Analysis

The SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Mineral Analysis Testing Laboratories replaces CAN-P-1579:2014 - Requirements for the Accreditation of Mineral Analysis Testing Laboratories.

Published on 2020/02/19

SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Information Technology Security Evaluation and Testing Facilities

Testing Laboratory - Information Technology Security Evaluation & Testing

The document SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Information Technology Security Evaluation and Testing Facilities replaces both CAN-P-1591C - Guidelines for the Accreditation of Information Technology Security Evaluation and Testing Facilities (ITSET) - April 2010 and CAN-P-...

Published on 2019/07/05

Requirements & Guidance – Accreditation of Standards Development Organizations (2019)

Standards Development Organizations

This document specifies the requirements and guidance for the accreditation of Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). For the purposes of expediency, the acronym R&G – SDO Accreditation will be used. The SDO accreditation requirements are in line with accepted international standards...

Published on 2019/06/13

ISO 50001:2018 - Energy management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use

Management Systems - Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001)

ISO 50001:2018 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system, whose purpose is to enable an organization to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use...

Published on 2018/08/01

Get CLAS certified - 2. Application forms (canada.ca)

Calibration Laboratory

In Canada, the accreditation of calibration laboratories is the shared responsibility of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Calibration Laboratory Assessment Service (CLAS). The CLAS program provides quality system and technical assessment...

Published on 2018/05/06

ISO 15189:2012 Medical laboratories — Requirements for quality and competence

Medical Testing Laboratory, Reference Material Producers

This International Standard, based upon ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001, specifies requirements for competence and quality that are particular to medical laboratories1. It is acknowledged that a country could have its own specific regulations or requirements applicable to some or all its professional...

Published on 2018/04/03

ISO 15190:2003: Medical laboratories - Requirements for safety

Medical Testing Laboratory

ISO 15190:2003 specifies requirements for safe practices in the medical laboratory.

Published on 2018/04/02

ISO 22870:2016 - Point-of-care testing (POCT) -- Requirements for quality and competence

Medical Testing Laboratory

ISO 22870:2016 gives specific requirements applicable to point-of-care testing and is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 15189. The requirements of this document apply when POCT is carried out in a hospital, clinic and by a healthcare organization providing ambulatory care. This document...

Published on 2018/04/01

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

Testing Laboratory (all programs), Reference Material Producers

This document has been developed with the objective of promoting confidence in the operation of laboratories. This document contains requirements for laboratories to enable them to demonstrate they operate competently and are able to generate valid results. Laboratories that conform to this...

Published on 2018/01/15

CSA Z902 - Blood and blood components

Medical Testing Laboratory

CSA Z902 provides management requirements for facilities that collect, process, store, and use human blood components for transfusion. It addresses issues of safety, efficacy, and quality for recipients, safety of donors, management of blood components, and safety of facility personnel and others...

Published on 2017/12/05

SCC Guidelines and Procedures for Laboratories with Serious and Critical Nonconformities

Testing Laboratory (all programs), Medical Testing Laboratory

This document replaces CAN-P-1625. These guidelines apply to all assessments and reassessments conducted on behalf of SCC.

Published on 2017/07/31

SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation Of Testing and Calibration Laboratories Performing On-Site Testing and Calibrations

Testing Laboratory (all programs)

SCC has decided that the SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Testing and Calibration Laboratories Performing On-site Testing and Calibrations is no longer required as its specific requirements have been consolidated in Annex A – Additional requirements for testing and...

Published on 2017/07/18

SCC Requirements & Guidance on the Use of Information Technology in Accredited Laboratories

Testing Laboratory (all programs), Medical Testing Laboratory

The SCC Requirements & Guidance on the Use of Information Technology in Accredited Laboratories is withdrawn effective October 1, 2020. If you need a copy of the document for references purposes, please contact us at accreditation@scc.ca.

Published on 2017/05/24

Canadian Standards Development - Program Overview (2017)

Standards Development Organizations

This document provides an overview of the CSD Program, which SCC governs as part of its mandate. For the purposes of expediency, the acronym CSD – POV will be used. The following areas are included: Process for SDO Accreditation, National Standards of Canada (NSC) and Adoptions...

Published on 2017/04/25

Requirements & Guidance – National Adoptions of International/Regional Standards and Other Deliverables (2017)

Standards Development Organizations

This document specifies the Canadian requirements and guidance to adopt International Standards, regional standards, and other international/regional deliverables. For the purposes of expediency, the acronym R&G – Adoptions will be used. This document aligns with ISO/IEC Guide 21-1:2005,...

Published on 2017/04/25

ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 - Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems - Part 1: Requirements

Management Systems (all programs)

This part of ISO/IEC 17021 specifies requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. It gives generic requirements for such bodies performing audit and certification in the field of quality, the environment and other types of management systems. Such bodies are...

Published on 2016/11/16

Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Organizations AS9110C

Management Systems - Aerospace Quality Management Systems

This standard includes ISO 9001:20152 quality management system requirements and specifies additional civil and military aviation maintenance and continuing airworthiness industry requirements, definitions, and notes. It is emphasized that the requirements specified in this standard are...

Published on 2016/11/04

AS9101F - Quality Management Systems - Audit Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations

Management Systems - Aerospace Quality Management Systems

This standard defines requirements for the preparation and execution of the audit process. In addition, it defines the content and composition for the audit reporting of conformity and process effectiveness to the 9100-series standards, the organization's QMS documentation, and customer and...

Published on 2016/10/31

Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations AS9100D

Management Systems - Aerospace Quality Management Systems

This standard includes ISO 9001:20152 quality management system requirements and specifies additional aviation, space, and defense industry requirements, definitions, and notes. It is emphasized that the requirements specified in this standard are complementary (not alternative) to customer...

Published on 2016/09/20

Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Distributors AS9120B

Management Systems - Aerospace Quality Management Systems

Published on 2016/06/29

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality management systems -- Requirements

Management Systems - Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)

ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization: a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and b) aims to enhance customer...

Published on 2015/09/22

ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons

Personnel Certification

ISO/IEC 17024:2012 contains principles and requirements for a body certifying persons against specific requirements, and includes the development and maintenance of a certification scheme for persons.

Published on 2013/09/26

ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

Inspection (all programs)

This International Standard contains requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities. It applies to inspection bodies of type A, B or C, as defined in this International Standard, and it applies to any stage...

Published on 2013/09/26

ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services

Product, Process and Service Certification (all programs)

This International Standard contains requirements for the competence, consistent operation and impartiality of product, process and service certification bodies. Certification bodies operating to this International Standard need not offer all types of products, processes and services...

Published on 2013/09/26

ISO 14065:2013 - Greenhouse gases - Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition; Second Edition

Validation/Verification

This International Standard specifies principles and requirements for bodies that undertake validation or verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) assertions. It is GHG programme neutral. If a GHG programme is applicable, the requirements of that GHG programme are additional to the requirements of...

Published on 2008/04/30

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Corr 1:2006

Testing Laboratory (all programs)

Technical Corrigendum 1 to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 was prepared by the ISO Committee on conformity assessment (CASCO).

Published on 2007/04/10

ISO/IEC 17025:2005- General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

Testing Laboratory (all programs)

**ISO/IEC 17025 has been revised. More information on this change can be found here.** 1.1 This International Standard specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard...

Published on 2007/01/03

ISO/IEC 17043:2010 - Conformity assessment -- General requirements for proficiency testing

Proficiency Testing Providers

ISO/IEC 17043:2010 specifies general requirements for the competence of providers of proficiency testing schemes and for the development and operation of proficiency testing schemes. These requirements are intended to be general for all types of proficiency testing schemes, and they can be used...

Published on 2003/09/21

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