What is ISO 17065?
ISO 17065 is a Product Certification Bodies Accreditation Standard. As the name says it loud and clear, this standard is for the bodies that are certifying the quality of a product. The product can either be a physical one or some process or any service. Product certifications or licenses are issued by certification bodies to organizations, so the organizations can market them for their products. This certification assures the consumers that the product or service they are purchasing is according to international standards.
Benefits of ISO 17065:2012
Reduced Operating Costs
Customer Satisfaction
Improved degree of inspiration
Ability to Win more Business
Proven Business Credentials
Enhance Sustainable Growth
ISO 17065:2012 Video
Who can be Certified ISO 17065:2012?
Product Certification Body
Product Certification Institute
Product Certification Agency
Inspection Body
Document required for ISO 17065:2012
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Scope of Certificate (Chemical,Biological,Mechanical,Fluid Flow,Forensic,NDT,Photometric Stereo,Logical Diagnostic,Radiology,QA Testing,Software & IT System )
- Location
- Resource Availability
- Testing parameter cover
Role of Shamkris and Process of ISO 17065:2012
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance product certification, A simple & practical method of product certification organization in timely compliance and fulfills the product certification requirement. Shamkris support 100% on documentation required to comply with product certification either by self-certification or notify body certification to depend on directives.
The implementation process is described below:
Day 1
GAP Analysis, Cost Estimates, Application to Accreditation Body
• Finding the GAP between existing system related to Accreditation Body requirements
• Application to Accreditation Body
• Based on the scope of your business & Accreditation Body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
• Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
• Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
• Awareness training for the top management and staff
• Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization>
Week 8
Internal Audit, MRM, CAPA
• Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to Accreditation Body requirements. Management Review Meetings. Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Accreditation Body, Audit, N-C Closing
• Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
• Closing of any nonconformities identified by the Accreditation Body
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
• Support of Monthly & Quarterly Basis
ISO 17065 (ISO/IEC 17065) is a Product Certification Bodies Accreditation Standard. This certification assures the consumers that the product or service they are purchasing is according to international standards.