All accreditation programs
SCC Accreditation Services Bulletin #2020-18 - Response to COVID-19
Action required
While accredited conformity assessment bodies (CABs) are encouraged to use information and communication technology to audit remotely, we expect our accredited organizations to comply with the following:
SCC Accreditation Services Bulletin #2020-16 - PEFC Standard Revisions
Action Required
Certification Bodies must be accredited against the new version of the Chain of Custody standard (ST 2002:2020) before they can offer certification against the new versions of the Chain of Custody and Trademarks standards. Once certification to the new standard is granted, the certified company will need to sign a new trademark usage contract prior to being given access to the new version of the Label Generator.
SCC Accreditation Services Bulletin #2020-09 - Initial Accreditation Requirement for witness audits
Action required
Noting the changes described below.
Affected customers
Certification Bodies certifying products, processes and services (ISO/IEC 17065), management systems (ISO/IEC 17021-1), Greenhouse Gas Verifiers and Validators (ISO 14065) and Inspection Bodies (ISO/IEC 17020), auditors, and assessors.
SCC Accreditation Services Bulletin #2020-13 - Reminder Bulletin – MD 4:2018 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Auditing
Action required
Reminder for all Conformity Assessment Bodies: the application date of the new version of IAF MD 4 is July 4th, 2019.
IAF MD 4:2018 states that: “the use of ICT is not mandatory, but if used as part of the audit/assessment methodology, it is mandatory to conform to this document”.
Affected customers
All Conformity Assessment Bodies using information and communication technology (ICT) for auditing as part of their audit methodology are required to conform to IAF MD 4:2018.
SCC Accreditation Services Bulletin #2020-12 - Response to COVID-19
Action required
SCC continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and take appropriate measures in response. Our decisions and actions align with directives we are receiving from our Federal and provincial governments, the Public Agency of Canada (PHAC), and municipal public health authorities. The safety of our staff, contract assessors and accredited organizations is paramount in all decisions being made. We will continue to issue Bulletins to keep everyone aware as this crisis continues to evolve.
SCC Accreditation Services Bulletin #2020-10 - SCC Response to COVID-19
Action required
SCC is taking measures to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. SCC is continuing to monitor the situation through the Public Agency of Canada (PHAC), Ottawa Public Health and the Federal Government. The safety of our staff, contract assessors and accredited organizations is paramount in all decisions being made.
We invite you to communicate with your SCC Scheduler/Planner and Account Manager to verify if your assessment might be impacted by the current situation which is changing daily.
SCC Accreditation Services Bulletin #2020-08 Coronavirus/COVID-19: Possible Amendments to On-Site Conformity Assessments
Action required
Noting the changes described below.
Affected customers
All customers
Background
The COVID-19 outbreak, known as coronavirus, has led to safety concerns and travel restrictions that may affect the scheduling of on-site conformity assessments.
Revised Edition of the Program Overview
Action required
Merger of APLAC and PAC into APAC
Action required
No action is required at his time, other than to take note of the merger.