Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems

ISO/IEC 17021 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for organizations that provide audit and certification services for management systems. It ensures that certification bodies operate in a competent, consistent, and impartial manner when assessing and certifying organizations against various ISO standards. The standard applies to certification bodies offering audits for systems such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security) and many others.

ISO 17021 establishes a common benchmark for evaluating the performance and credibility of management system certification bodies. It covers auditor competence, impartiality, audit methodology, confidentiality, and management of audit programs. Certification bodies accredited under ISO 17021 demonstrate that they follow globally recognized practices and deliver reliable and unbiased certification results, strengthening confidence among clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

Accreditation according to ISO 17021 involves a rigorous third-party evaluation by an accreditation body, verifying that the certification body has the necessary competence, systems, and governance to perform management system audits effectively. This process ensures international recognition, mutual acceptance of certificates, and trust in certification outcomes across industries and borders.

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