Introduction to ISO/IEC 17043 Standard
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17043 Standard
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Overview
The course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, objectives, and relevance of ISO/IEC 17043.
Course Objectives
This training course introduces the structure and content of the ISO/IEC 17043 standard to enable participants to:
- Gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17043;
- Apply the requirements of ISO/IEC 17043 effectively;
- Identify the aspects and current operational status of Proficiency Testing Providers (PTPs), and determine the necessary actions for PTPs to meet the standard's requirements.
What you will learn
- The development process and purpose of the standard
- Introduction to the structure of the ISO/IEC 17043 standard
- Introduction to the general requirements of the standard
- Introduction to the structural requirements
- Introduction to the resource requirements
- Introduction to the process requirements
- Introduction to the management system requirements
- Q&A.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Staff in PTP (Proficiency Testing Providers) at all job positions who need to understand ISO/IEC 17043 and the relationship between the standard and regulatory requirements in order to build a management system compliant with ISO/IEC 17043;
- Staff responsible for establishing and maintaining the management system of PTP according to ISO/IEC 17043;
- Individuals wishing to gain basic knowledge about PTP management before being hired;
- New employees of PTP;
- PTP staff who are preparing to develop a quality management system in compliance with ISO/IEC 17043.
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For Government Regulatory Agencies:
- Enhancing State Management Efficiency:
By utilizing the results from accredited conformity assessment bodies, government agencies have a reliable tool for inspection, monitoring, and quality supervision. - Contributing to the development of a national quality infrastructure:
Accreditation is an essential component of the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI), supporting social- economic development, science and technology development and international integration. - Reducing the burden of verification and supervision:
Reducing the direct verification and supervision workload of regulatory agencies, as conformity assessment activities are periodically audited and evaluated by accreditation bodies. - Promoting the adoption of standards:
Accreditation encourages conformity assessment bodies and enterprises to apply and comply with standards and regulations. - Encouraging international integration:
Supporting regulatory agencies in participating in international agreements and fostering global integration.
For Society
- Promoting International Trade:
Through participation in multilateral agreements (ILAC/IAF MRA/MLA), results from organizations accredited by BoA are recognized in over 100 countries, helping to expand global markets. - Reducing Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT):
Assisting businesses in overcoming technical requirements of international markets, thereby boosting exports and cross-border trade. - Contributing to the Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests:
Accreditation activities support protect consumers by ensuring that products, services, and systems are evaluated objectively and reliably. - Improving the Quality of Goods and Services:
Accreditation promotes compliance with regulations, thereby enhancing the quality of goods and services available in the market. - Encouraging Fair Competition:
Promoting fair competition among businesses based on adherence to standards. - Building Consumer Trust:
Strengthening public and business confidence in the quality and safety of products, goods, and services. - Saving Time and Costs:
With international recognition, businesses reduce costs associated with repeated testing and certification abroad, shortening the time to market.
For Customers (Conformity Assessment Bodies)
- Enhancing Reputation and Competence:
Accreditation serves as independent and objective evidence of the competence of conformity assessment bodies, helping them demonstrate technical capability, management system effectiveness, and the ability to perform activities according to international standards. - Encouraging International Integration:
As BoA participates in international agreements under IAF/ILAC, organizations accredited by BoA can offer conformity assessment services recognized worldwide. - Increasing Competitiveness:
Accreditation enables organizations to assert their capabilities and create sustainable competitive advantages in the dynamic business environment. - Encouraging Continuous Improvement:
Accreditation activities encourage organizations to maintain, enhance their competencies, and update technical requirements, thereby improving the quality of conformity assessments. - Demonstrating Competence to Regulatory Authorities:
Accreditation results serve as objective evidence proving the organization's competence to governmental agencies.