SCC Accreditation Program for Bodies Performing the Certification of Persons Bulletins
2020/04/24
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:
The CAB shall develop risk mitigation... Read more
Affected program(s): All accreditation programs
2020/04/15
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... Read more
Affected program(s): All accreditation programs
2020/04/15
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... Read more
Affected program(s): All accreditation programs
2020/03/20
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... Read more
Affected program(s): All accreditation programs
2020/03/16
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... Read more
Affected program(s): All accreditation programs