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Understanding World Accreditation Day-jas-aas.org

Understanding World Accreditation Day

On the 9th of June each year, World Validation Day is celebrated to enhance understanding regarding how validation boosts trust, skill, and dependability. This unique occasion is joyously observed by various worldwide validation organizations, trade associations, and people engaged globally. The Theme of World Accreditation Day 2023 The selected theme for World Accreditation Day 2023 …

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What is the difference between accreditation, certification, quality marks and standards-jas-aas.org

What is the difference between accreditation, certification, quality marks and standards?

You likely don’t have to handle terms like approval, validation, quality symbols, and guidelines every day. It might not be clear to you what they signify. What are the differences? In this article, we aim to bring more understanding. In a nutshell… A certificate is a written declaration that is granted once it is confirmed …

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AS-AAS Introduces an Extensive Training Program for 2023-2024-jas-aas.org

AS-AAS Introduces an Extensive Training Program for 2023-2024

Date: January 04, 2023 The unveiling of JAS-AAS’s training program for 2023-2024 marks a significant milestone for the Joint Accreditation System of America and Asia Services, Inc. (JAS-AAS). This independent and internationally recognized accreditation body, registered in Delaware State, USA, is devoted to advancing excellence in the implementation of management system certification and global auditing …

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Expanding its Global Reach JAS-AAS Welcomes New Certification Bodies Worldwide-jas-aas.org

Expanding its Global Reach: JAS-AAS Welcomes New Certification Bodies Worldwide

Date: June 21, 2023 The Joint Accreditation System of America and Asia Services, Inc. (JAS-AAS), a respected and independent accreditation body registered in Delaware State, USA, is embarking on a global recruitment drive for new Certification Bodies (CABs). The objective of this expansion initiative is to amplify the organization’s presence on a worldwide scale and …

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JAS-AAS Establishes Collaborative University Fellowships for Students in Canada, USA, Europe, and Australia-jas-aas.org

JAS-AAS Establishes Collaborative University Fellowships for Students in Canada, USA, Europe, and Australia

Date: June 20, 2023 Joint Accreditation System of America and Asia Services, Inc. (JAS-AAS) is an independent international accreditation body registered in Delaware State, USA. Serving both public and private sector organizations, JAS-AAS Board is an autonomous public sector entity. Composed of experienced professionals from seven continents, including members of the American Society for Quality …

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Refreshing Training for Authorized Team Members in Product Certification and Inspection

A refresher training session was conducted on May 6th and 7th, 2023, specifically designed for team members authorized in product certification and inspection. The training took place in Montreal, Canada, with the participation of 50 individuals from 20 Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs). Leading the training were Krishna Pandey, John Herru, and Danial Lopes.

The training covered various general topics related to the peer-evaluation process. Participants gained insights into the outcome of application reviews, criteria for selecting team members, witnessing procedures, the decision-making process, recent MAC Decisions, relevant documents pertaining to peer evaluation, revisions of EA-2/02 EA Procedure for the evaluation of Conformity Assessment Bodies following the completion of the re-engineering project, and the utilization of MS Teams under EA OneDrive as the platform for peer evaluations.

Engaging discussions arose from the selected topics, including document reviews, the selection of witnessing and file reviews, the scope of accreditation coverage, closing non-conformities, competency criteria for assessors, assessment of new schemes, and the implementation of the preferred standard in alignment with EA-2/17 EA Document on Accreditation for Notification purposes.

Regarding EA-2/17, special emphasis was placed on Annex A, which identifies the preferred harmonized standard for each legislation and module, as well as Annex B, which outlines additional requirements derived from other harmonized standards to support a comprehensive assessment of competence and performance under each module. Specific examples were discussed to prepare evaluators for on-site evaluations.

Breakout sessions provided an opportunity for evaluators to share their experiences and insights within smaller groups, focusing on competency criteria, findings, the accreditation scope (including flexible scopes), and the assessment of independence and impartiality criteria. These collaborative sessions fostered a harmonized understanding among participants, contributing to ongoing improvement in the peer evaluation process.