ISO/IEC 17007:2026
2026-02
ISO/IEC 17007:2026
What is ISO/IEC 17007?
ISO/IEC 17007 provides principles and guidance for developing normative documents such as standards, technical specifications, codes of practice and regulations so they are clear, concise and suitable for use in conformity assessment.
The standard supports the development of documents that can be effectively used at national, regional and international levels, in both regulated and non-regulated contexts.
Conformity assessment is the demonstration that specified requirements are fulfilled. It includes activities such as testing, inspection, auditing, validation, verification and certification.
This second edition replaces ISO/IEC 17007:2009. It has been technically revised to align definitions with ISO/IEC 17000, enhance guidance on the three categories of provisions in normative documents, update the guiding principles for drafting documents that are the essential features of a standard to be used for conformity assessment, and provide a useful description of the CASCO toolbox.
Why is ISO/IEC 17007 important?
ISO/IEC 17007 explains how requirements should be written so that they can rely on the internationally recognized standards for conformity assessment also known as the CASCO toolbox.
ISO/IEC 17007 helps ensure that normative documents are drafted and structured clearly and concisely, especially in the context of conformity assessment activities.
Benefits
- Relevant and comprehensive guidance for the entire ISO community and other standard writers
- Guidance provided in a simplified manner while retaining technical relevance
- Internationally recognized terminology and concepts as foundation for normative documents
- Clearer categorization and up-to-date guidance for more relevant and consistent drafting of standards and regulatory documents
- Improved suitability of normative documents for testing, inspection and certification
FAQ
It is intended for standards developers, regulatory authorities, conformity assessment scheme owners, industry associations, conformity assessment bodies, accreditation bodies, purchasers, consumers and other interested parties involved in drafting or applying normative documents.
The CASCO toolbox is a set of internationally recognized standards for conformity assessment. ISO/IEC 17007 explains how requirements should be written so that they can rely on these standards. It also provides a useful description of the CASCO toolbox.
Life cycle
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WithdrawnISO/IEC 17007:2009
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