The importance of Standardization in and for Conformity assessment

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1 The importance of Standardization in and for Conformity assessment Heleen Temple Date : 24 May 2012

2 sanas ISO SABS Standards Division IEC Technical Committees Stakeholder/ Customer SADCSTAN >500 SANS/yr > 400 Committees Collection of 7000 SANS Standards Financial Vision & Strategy Internal Process > 4000 Committees Members International Experts International Meetings Learning and Growth HO Pretoria Regional Offices

3 Standardization in and for Conformity assessment The importance of standardization inconformity assessment is often not considered seriously. We never include participation in the standardization process in our strategic goals. We do not even consider that our strive to meet our client s needs, requires us to comply with an agreed standard. This presentation will highlight why we are using standards, and how we could influence standards, to ensure our laboratories and certification bodies remain relevant.

4 Why we need standards Remove barriers to trade compatibility interoperate ability safety quality

5 Why the laboratory needs standards repeatability, removing variables, ensuring conformity within the service provided, obtaining accreditation, able to provide relevant training, able to participate and compete in the market, globalization and innovation

6 The choice of a standard to be used Own vs Sectoral National Regional International consistent application of standards continuous improvement

7 Taking part in Standards Development SANS 1-1 Process

8 Taking part in Standards Development PWI National Stakeholders Committee vs working group, Voting, Public comment Becoming / remaining a member Role of NLA within standards committees

9 Standardization within conformity assessment ensures the following Testing (includes test and exposure methods) and requirements Calibration Surveillance and Inspection procedures, plans and sampling Auditing and QMS Certification either using a Product or a Performance standard Accreditation Recognition Competent persons

10 Where SABS fits into Standardization The South African Bureau of Standards offers a full spectrum of standards development, information and conformity assessment services. The South African Bureau of Standards has managed to separate our activities to ensure impartiality and proper accountability of subsidy grants. SABS has a proud record of participation in the development of international standards. SABS is an established standards body in a developing region

11 Where SABS fits into Standardization SABS has a significant role to play in the development of a Standards, Quality assurance, Accreditation and Metrology (SQAM) infrastructure in the South African Development Community (SADC). SABS hosts the secretariat of the regional standard coordination forum, SADCSTAN. SABS is committed to providing standardization services that improve the competitiveness of South Africa through the understanding and development of standardization products and services within South Africa and internationally.

12 Consignment Inspection Consignments (products) are inspected on a Batch for Batch or Lot for Lot basis to ensure that they comply with predetermined specifications (these specifications could be SABS / SANS or Private Standards)

13 The Way forward.. Laboratories are becoming more complex and require innovative models to support their changing needs, quickly The global system of vendors, suppliers, and customers are becoming bigger and more dispersed Faster market cycles are driving the need to bring new products and services to market that people want, when they want them, to stay competitive, agility and innovation New generation of consumers have a natural affinity for real time services, and not only prefer but expect technology in their environments

14 Focus Current Market New Market New Product Focus New Market/New Product

15 Strategy Making sure there is a value add in the standards we develop Ensuring an inclusive development process that is efficient and built on consensus Increase not only the use but also the sale of our standards Develop and grow our staff Participating in new areas of work at both ISO and IEC level

16 Step by step.. Propose changes to standards Propose new standards Participate Comment and vote Ensure improved standards for all

17 Without standards we can not conform!! Participate and have an impact!