Checklist ISO/IEC 17021: 2006. Conformity assessment ... - Sanas

ISO/IEC 17021 Requirement CB’s References COMMENT BY ASSESSOR9.2 Initial audit and certification.9.2.1 ApplicationDoes the CB require an authorized representative of theapplicant organization to provide the necessary informationto enable it to establish:a) the desired scope of the certification?b) the general features of the applicant organization,including its name and the address(es) of its physicallocation(s), significant aspects of its process andoperations, and any relevant legal obligations?c) general information, relevant for the field ofcertification applied for, concerning the applicantorganization, such as its activities, human andtechnical resources, functions and relationship in alarger corporation, if any?d) information concerning all outsourced processesused by the organization that will affect conformity torequirements?e) the standards or other requirements for which theapplicant organization is seeking certification?f) information concerning the use of consultancyrelating to the management system?F 155-029.2.2 Application review.9.2.2.1 Before proceeding with the audit, does the CBconduct a review of the application andsupplementary information for certification to ensurethat:a) the information about the applicant and itsmanagement system is sufficient for the conduct ofthe audit?b) the requirements for certification are clearly definedand documented, and have been provided to theapplicant organization?c) any known difference in understanding between theCB and the applicant organization is resolved?d) the CB has the competence and ability to performthe certification activity?e) the scope of certification sought, the location(s) of2008-07-25 ©SANAS Page 17 of 34