1. 1Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 www.iso.org International Organization for Standardization

2. 2Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 Presentation of ISO Conformity Assessment Committee (CASCO) by Mr. Olivier Peyrat CASCO Chair Committee Chair’s conference Geneva, 5 and 6 June 2008

3. 3Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 Content of this presentation of ISO/CASCO ISO/CASCO structure STrategic Alliances and Regulators group (STAR) CASCO Interpretation Panel CASCO Sector Policy CASCO Neutrality Policy Current projects in CASCO

4. 4Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 ISO/CASCO structure 107 ISO members are represented in CASCO, of which 76 are participating members and 31 observers. Eleven international organizations are liaison members of CASCO: BIPM, CEOC, IAF, IFAN, IFIA, IIOC, ILAC, IPC, IQNet, OIML, UILI.

5. 5Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 Strategic Alliances and Regulatory Group (STAR) Provide mechanism for industry sectors and regulators to interact with CASCO; Inform CASCO of sector and regulator activity in conformity assessment; Provide a forum to discuss conformity assessment needs of industry sectors and regulators; Promote CASCO Toolbox; Members to date: CASCO Members (11), Guest Members (4): Codex Alimentarius, EC, IATF, IRIS (representing the food, automotive and railways sectors)

6. 6Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 ISO/CASCO Interpretation Panel Provide a uniform consistent approach to interpretation and maintenance of existing standards and guides; Request to NMC which will where relevant forward to CASCO; Interpretation Panel within CPC (Chairman Policy Committee) will address all queries timeously; As appropriate, quick or detailed answer; Response will be available on ISO/CASCO web page.

7. 7Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 ISO/IEC Directives Part 2 Clause 6.7 Excerpts […..] Product standards, process standards and service standards shall be so written that conformity can be assessed by a manufacturer or supplier (first party), a user or purchaser (second party), or an independent body (third party) […..] [Committees wishing to propose the establishment of a conformity assessment scheme or system, or wishing to prepare documents specifying sector-specific operating procedures for use by conformity assessment bodies and others for conformity assessment purposes, shall consult with the secretariat of ISO/CASCO or IEC/CAB as appropriate, to ensure that the documents developed are in line with conformity assessment policies and rules approved by ISO/CASCO and IEC/CAB as relevant. […..]

8. 8Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 ISO/CASCO Sector Policy Needs to be clearly defined in Directives Part 2 clause 6.7 to allow for easy and consistent application by TC’s; Not encourage unnecessary multiplication of sector schemes; Assist sectors where there is a justified need (80% - 15% - 5% principle); Encourage sectors to use the CASCO Toolbox. 5% 15% 80%

9. 9Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 ISO/CASCO Neutrality Policy Needs to be explicitly stated in the Directive Part 2 Clause 6.7 to allow for consistent application by ISO TC’s; CASCO has a neutral approach with respect to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd party conformity assessment; ISO/CASCO Standards to not promote one form above the other; Choice of 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd party should rest with the customer/purchaser/regulator; Directives to be amended to clarify.

10. 10Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 Current projects in ISO/CASCO ISO PAS 17005, Conformity assessment — Use of management systems in conformity assessment — Principles and requirements. Completed ISO/IEC 17007, Conformity assessment — Guidelines for drafting standards and specified requirements suitable for use for conformity assessment ISO/IEC 17021 Part 2, Conformity assessment — Requirements for third party auditing of management systems ISO/IEC 17043, Conformity assessment — General requirements for proficiency testing ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment — Requirements for certification bodies certifying products (including services) and processes Market Surveillance Workshop (29 October 2008, at the World Meteorological Organization, Geneva)

11. 11Presentation of CASCO SMA 5 June 2008 http://www.iso.org/iso/conformity_assessment Thank you for your attention !