Conformity assessment, also known as compliance assessment, ,, is any activity to determine, directly or indirectly, that a process, product, or service meets relevant technical standards and fulfills relevant requirements.
Conformity assessment activities may include:
- Testing
- Surveillance
- Inspection
- Auditing
- Certification
- Registration
- Accreditation
Additionally, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) governs conformity assessment through the Agreement on Mutual Recognition in Relation to Conformity Assessment (Signed July 4, 2000)
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