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Validation and verification bodiesAccreditation Scheme
Overview
The goal of the accreditation scheme for validation and verification bodies is to officially approve the competence of a validation and verification in certain fields by an accreditation body conforming to relevant laws or international standards through assessment of its management systems and technical competency by qualified assessors
| KOLAS | Has been established accreditation schemes in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011 |
| Validation and verification bodies | Accredited by KOLAS in accordance with ISO/IEC 17029 and the requirements announced by the Head of KOLAS |
| Customers | Receive accredited validation and verification reports provided by accredited verification bodies within the accredited scope, in accordance with relevant standards and technical requirements |
If your organization is preparing to apply for KOLAS verification body, please review the latest criteria including KOLAS Regulations on the Accreditation of Validation and verification bodies (ISO/IEC 17029) and KOLAS Regulations on the Accreditation and Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), and inquire to the KOLAS Secretariat about relevant procedures and requirements.
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Applicable Documents and Laws
-Framework Act on National Standards
-Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on National Standards
-KOLAS Regulations on the Accreditation of Validation and verification bodies
-KOLAS Regulations on the Accreditation and Assessment of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)
-Supplementary Requirements for Each Field of Accreditation
-KS Q ISO/IEC 17011 (ISO/IEC 17011): Conformity Assessment—Requirements for Accreditation Bodies accrediting Conformity Assessment Bodies
-ISO/IEC 17029: Conformity assessment-General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies
