Interpretation on clause 15 of ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996
(August 2009)

Summary

Question 1:

Is it sufficient for the CAB (Conformity Assessment Body)  to require the supplier to establish a process that satisfies the requirements of clause 15 through enforceable arrangements with NO ongoing verification?

Answer: yes.

This answer was agreed by 94% of CASCO P-members voting (45 in favour out of 48 voting).

Question 2:

Does ISO/IEC Guide 65 clause 15 require the CAB to require the supplier to establish a process that satisfies the requirements of clause 15 through enforceable arrangements and then the CAB verify that the process is being maintained on an ongoing basis?

Answer: no.

This answer was agreed by 81% of CASCO P-members voting (39 in favour out of 48 voting).

Background

• CASCO 30/2009 Rev. 1 - CASCO interpretation on clause 15 Guide 65 [PDF, 54kB]