1. Introduction of ISO/IEC 17065: 2012
Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services

2. Introduction in IECEx ExTAG ExMC 11.5 Implementation of ISO/IEC 17065
The ExTAG is to consider the ExMC WG4 recommendation relating to the implementation of ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services
Document for consideration:
ExTAG/298/Inf - The Implementation of ISO/IEC Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services
ExMC
12.2 I SO/IEC Implementation
 Members to note publication of the new ISO/IEC and consider the proposed implementation plan as recommended by WG4

3. ExTAG/298/Inf
In line with the publication of ISO/IEC Conformity assessment -- Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services it will be necessary for members to plan the implementation of the requirements of the new Standard. ExMC WG4-Technical Reference Group for Assessment of ExCBs and ExTLs suggest that the following recommendation be taken to the ExMC:
The IECEx System to follow the same implementation timetable as IAF, that is: the transition period for ISO/IEC 17065:2012 would be three years from the date of publication (15 September 2012).  That means it would have to be implemented by all existing and applicant ExCBs by 15 September 2015.
The ExTAG is asked to consider the WG4 recommendation and then to report to their position to the ExMC Meeting.

4. Major changes compared with ISO/IEC Guide 65
restructuring of this International Standard based on the common structure adopted by ISO/CASCO;
modifications based on ISO/PAS 17001, ISO/PAS , ISO/PAS 17003, ISO/PAS and ISO/PAS 17005;
introduction of the ISO/IEC functional approach in the process requirements of Clause 7;
information on the application of this International Standard for processes and services in Annex B;
revision of the terms and definitions in Clause 3;

5. Major changes compared with ISO/IEC Guide 65 (continued)
improvement of the impartiality requirements (mechanism);
consolidation of the management system requirements in Clause 8;
inclusion of principles for product certification bodies and their activities in Annex A;
improvement by taking into account IAF GD 5;
inclusion of a reference to certification schemes, for which further information is provided in ISO/IEC