Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes

Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes Stefan Janhager, Sr. Program Officer Standards Council of Canada 2003 -09 -11

Canada’s Standardization and Accreditation Body Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes

Standards Council of Canada n Crown Corporation established by an Act of the Canadian Parliament in 1970. n Mandate to oversee the National Standards System in Canada n Mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization in Canada n Mandate to approve National Standards developed by accredited Standards Development Organizations. n Mandate to provide National and International Conformity Assessment Programs in all WTO member economies. n Mandate to be the Canadian Member of International Standardization Bodies Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes n Mandate to promote voluntary standardisation as a means to: – – – – Advance the national economy Foster quality, performance and technological innovation in goods and services Benefit public health and welfare Protect consumers Facilitate trade Further national and international co-operation Develop standards-related strategies and long-term objectives n Approximately 20, 000 volunteers in National Standardization System in Canada

Conformity Assessment Programs Our Focus Today Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes n Standardization Development Organizations (ISO/IEC Guide 59) n Calibration and Testing Laboratories (ISO/IEC Guide 17025) n Personnel Certification Bodies Accreditation Program (PCBAP) (ISO/IEC Guide 17024) n Product Certification Bodies (ISO/IEC GD 65) n QMS Registration Bodies (ISO/IEC GD 62) – ISO 9001 n EMS Registration Bodies (ISO/IEC Guide 66) – ISO 14001 n Inspection Bodies Accreditation Program (ISO/IEC 17020) n Training Course Providers n EMS Auditor Certification Bodies n QMS Auditor Certification Bodies

The International and National Accreditation Body Framework Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes

SCC’s Personnel Certification Bodies Accreditation Program’s Organization Accreditation Body (e. g. SCC) Accreditation Criteria/Guides Certification Body Conformity Assessment Criteria/Guides Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes E. g. Technicians, Nuclear Testing Personnel, Safety Personnel, Inspectors • General requirements for assessment and accreditation of certification/registration bodies (ISO/IEC Guide 61: 1996) (to be superseded by ISO/IEC Guide 17011) • CAN-P-9: Criteria and Procedures For Accreditation of Organizations Certifying Persons (ISO/IEC Guide 17024: 2003) and Handbook: Conditions and Procedures For Accreditation of Organizations Certifying Personnel

International Personnel Certification Organization’s Assessment Framework/MLA/MRAs International Level Regional Level Future SCC/ANSI PCBAP MRA Country Level JAS-ANZ (AU/NZ) SCC/PCBAP NRCAN ISO 17024 Accredited Certification Bodies CAMC CANMET Certified Individuals Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes Aviation Welding Technician ANSI (US) PCB Nuclear Testing Personnel

Further Information about SCC’s Personnel Certification Bodies Accreditation Program? Please Contact: Stefan Janhager, Senior Program Officer Conformity Assessment Branch Standards Council of Canada Tel: (613) 238 -3222 E-mail: sjanhager@scc. ca Standards Council of Canada Conseil canadien des normes Web: http: //www. scc. ca