1. Standards Council of Canada Report to the RMC Savannah, Georgia 2005-06-07/08
Hollie Last
SPO, QMS SCC

2. AS Program update One AEA Auditor approved
No CRB’s currently recognized
Several queries from ANAB CRBs under Mutual Recognition but SCC fee structure prohibitive
Interest in program beginning to be seen in Canada

3. Update on QMSAP Program
Currently updating processes and procedures to conform with ISO/IEC 17011
New audit process, templates and forms for
Audit planning activities
On-site audit activities
Witness Audit activities
Due to large number of joint audits conducted with ANAB of CRB’s qualified under AQMS program, new SCC processes incorporate this industry sector.

4. Cross Frontier Accreditation
Cross Frontier Accreditation having significant impact on program
Oversight required at all critical locations
Increase in required oversight
SCC has been surveying CRBs to find out where and what type of certs are being issued
Some surprises with large Multi-nationals

5. Status All CRBs have responded to Critical location Survey
Clarification being sought from some CRBs
Current Stats (approx):
61 Critical locations
SCC to perform oversight at 31 (51%)
SCC/OAB to perform joint audits at 13 (21%)
SCC to accept other AB report for 17 (27%)
60 WA anticipated
SCC to perform 56 (93%) mostly ISO and CMDCAS
SCC to accept other AB report for 4 (7%)

6. Status
SCC auditors will be verifying CRB identification of critical locations during annual oversight activity
RMC should note policy
participation in oversight and applicability of cross frontier to AS sector

7. Training Training session with SCC auditors held May 2005
2 days of training were conducted jointly with ANAB auditors
Training attended by INMETRO and CNAB representatives
Training session supports MCAA
Subjects addressed:
New procedures for Joint audits
Acceptance of other AB oversight findings
Calibration in citing findings

8. MS Bulletin 8th Issue to be released 2005-07
Will contain AS program update
Electronic copies will be available on SCC website
Copy will be sent to RMC Chair for information

9. Wish list One comprehensive list of SMS approved courses
Training for OEM assessors

10. Questions?
Clarifications?
Comments?