Conformity assessment — Supplier's declaration of conformity — Part 1: General requirements
Conformity assessment — Supplier's declaration of conformity — Part 1: General requirements
ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 specifies general requirements for a supplier's declaration of conformity in cases where it is desirable, or necessary, that conformity of an object to the specified requirements be attested, irrespective of the sector involved. For the purposes of ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004, the object of a declaration of conformity can be a product, process, management system, person or body.
ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004, titled Conformity Assessment - Supplier's Declaration of Conformity - Part 1: General Requirements, is an international standard developed by ISO and IEC. It establishes the general requirements for suppliers issuing declarations of conformity. This standard applies when it is necessary or desirable to attest that an object-such as a product, process, management system, person, or body-meets specified requirements. The objective is to provide assurance about conformity, increasing confidence for regulatory or non-regulatory purposes across any sector.
The standard outlines the responsibilities of the supplier in declaring conformity and sets forth requirements for the content, form, and validity of these declarations. It serves as the foundation for first-party attestation in conformity assessment, emphasizing clarity and accountability.
Scope and Purpose ISO/IEC 17050-1 applies broadly to all sectors and objects requiring conformity declarations. Its purpose is to clearly communicate that the object meets specific requirements and to identify the responsible issuer.
Declaration Content Requirements The declaration must include:
Supporting Information Additional data may be provided to support the declaration, such as references to conformity assessment bodies, reports, accreditation documents, or related certificates.
Form and Accessibility Declarations may be issued in hardcopy, electronic, or other suitable media. They can also be included in other documents like catalogs, invoices, or user manuals to enhance accessibility.
Responsibilities and Validity The supplier is responsible for issuing, updating, suspending, or withdrawing declarations and ensuring ongoing conformity. Procedures must be in place to reevaluate validity if the object or relevant standards change.
Avoidance of Misleading Marks Product marking referencing the declaration should not be confused with certification marks and must trace back to the declaration itself.
ISO/IEC 17050-1 is essential for organizations across industries that need to declare conformity of their products, services, processes, or management systems to specified standards or regulations. Common use cases include:
Стандарты, упомянутые в описании
Manufacturing and Product Compliance Enabling suppliers to formally state product compliance with safety, environmental, or quality standards.
Management Systems Supporting declarations of conformity for quality, environmental, or other management systems without third-party certification.
Regulatory & Market Access Facilitating trade and regulatory approval where a supplier declaration is accepted or required as part of conformity assessment procedures.
Supply Chain Confidence Enhancing trust among buyers and regulators by providing clear, standardized declarations backed by documented assessments.
Services and Personnel Declaring conformity of services or competence of individuals in compliance with specific skill or qualification requirements.
ISO/IEC 17050-1 works in conjunction with several relevant standards that support conformity assessment practices:
These complementary standards help establish a robust framework for conformity assessment, from terminology to auditing and certification bodies, enabling comprehensive confidence in conformity declarations.
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