ISO PAS 17001:2005 pdf download Conformity assessment — Impartiality — Principles and requirements
This Publicly Available Specification (PAS) contains principles and requirements for the element of impartialityas it relates to standards for conformity assessment.
It is an internal tool for use in the lSO/IEC standards development process by ISO/CASCO working groupswhen considering the element of impartiality in preparation of their documents
This Publicly Available Specification is not a stand alone normative document to be used directly in conformityassessment activities.
Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For datedreferences. only the edition cited applies. For undated references. the latest edition of the referenceddocument (including any amendments) applies.
SO/IEC 17000:2004.Conformitv assessment – Vocabulary and aeneral principles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 17000 apply.
NOTEThe use of the term “body” in this Publicly Available Specification means either an accreditation body or aconformity assessment body as defined in ISO/IEC 17000.
Background
4.1lmpartiality is an element made up of several components. These components are attributes that areconsidered fundamental in a body or person that performs conformity assessment activities. The componentsinclude:
a)undertaking conformity assessment activities in an obiective manner without bias
identification of existing and potential conflicts of interests and their active management so as to ensure
b)objectivity;
independence of the conformity assessment body, as well as the individuals performing the conformityassessment activities from any other organization or person having an interest in the result of theconformity assessment activities
dawareness of the responsibility and liability that come with undertaking conformity assessment activitiesand making conformity assessment decisions or/and attestations.
4.2 The lack of impartiality in conformity assessment activities could lead to incorrect or flawed conformity
assessment practices and results.
4.3 While carrying out conformity assessment activities, it is important
a) to be objective,
b) to identify, avoid, mitigate and manage conflicts of interest, and
c) to ensure independence,
in order to increase the amount of trust, confidence and value that those activities have in the market place.
5 Principles of impartiality
5.1 The use of the term impartiality in this Publicly Available Specification is understood to be the actual and perceived presence of objectivity. Objectivity is understood to mean that conflicts of interest do not exist or are resolved so as not to adversely influence the activities of the body.
NOTE Impartially is characterized by one or more of the following:
⎯ objectivity,
⎯ independence,
⎯ neutrality,
⎯ fairness,
⎯ open-mindedness,
⎯ even-handedness,
⎯ detachment,
⎯ balance,
⎯ freedom from conflict of interests,
⎯ freedom from bias,
⎯ lack of prejudice.