Scope of Accreditation G The accredited scope is expressed in terms of one or more elements from a list of economic activities [Annex 1-model) -39 industry sectors.

Scope of Accreditation DO WE NEED SCOPES ? History of CRBs performance says yes we do. CRB cannot demonstrate competence for “scope-less- ness” CRB would need to have internal classifications for auditors. AB has to confirm “boundary” of confirmed competence. Scopes must be flexible to meet CRB needs and market and allow for growth. Scopes do allow for confidence in CRB development. Reflect proven management performance/controls

Scope of Accreditation G Accreditation for a scope element: –Demonstrate understanding of the sector –Administrative ability to manage audits in the part of the sector it decides to operate

Scope of Accreditation G –Information available regarding parts of sector CRB is accredited for, or operates within –CRB can request scope to be specified which is part of sub-element of general scope

Scope of Accreditation Expressed as G – Elements from a list of economic activities (Annex 1 model) Annex 1 – A list of 39 industry scopes NACE Code – Classification of economic activity (European) ISIC – World classification of economic activities

Scope of Accreditation 39 scopes. “an arbitrary list based on economic classifications, NOT TECHNICAL AREAS. In the main they are a list of products and services, (ref, scope of ISO 9001). Are the classifications too many ? ?

Scope of Accreditation G CRB informs scopes or parts of scope where active Procedures to inform intention to certify in new areas not previously notified Dormant areas? Procedures for developing new areas

Scope of Accreditation--EMS G.4.2.9/10 refers to “technical areas” How to define a technical area ?

Scope of Accreditation--EMS Scopes for EMS. -Based on environmental impacts etc. -Other groupings. - ? ? ? “ Discuss”