VocabEndorsement Typecode list · 5
A code for the type of authority-derived assurance that applies to a conformity attestation.
Concepts (5)
| Label | Notation | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Authority-derived assurance based on recognition by approved scheme benchmarking organisation | authority-benchmark | Scheme benchmarking undertaken by an organization recognised by an authority as aligned to the principles and processes defined in the UNIDO publication 'Global Best Practice Framework for Organisations Performing Benchmarking Activities for Certification-related Conformity Assessment Schemes (2026)'. |
| Authority-derived assurance based on recognition by a peer assessment body for accredited conformity assessment activities | authority-extended-mra | Independent peer assessment for conformity assessment activities accredited under the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated. Note: conformity schemes used by a conformity assessment body may be owned by the peer assessment body, however the conformity assessment body itself shall not be owned by or otherwise related to the peer assessment body. |
| Authority-derived assurance based on global accreditation multilateral recognition arrangement | authority-globalmra | The conformity assessment body is accredited under global multilateral recognition arrangements by a body peer-evaluated to ISO/IEC 17011. Note: conformity scheme evaluation is a prerequisite for accreditation of conformity assessment bodies by bodies that are signatories to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. |
| Authority-derived assurance based on recognition by government mandate | authority-mandate | The conformity assessment activity is carried out either by a party that is owned by a national government or intergovernmental entity, or by a body undertaking the activity under a mandate from a national government or intergovernmental entity. |
| Authority-derived assurance based on recognition under a governmental peer assessment process | authority-peer | Peer assessment process managed by a national government or intergovernmental entity. |
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