A Verification Body must have in place a framework to assist verifiers in verifying technology performance claims in a manner that aligns with the ISO 14034:2016 ETV standard. This includes guidance and specific procedures to be followed when performing independent verification of technology performance claims at the highest level of quality and credibility.
Within the context of ISO 14034, a Verification Body must be recognized or accredited as competent to work to specified standards. ISO 14034 specifies that, when verifying the performance of environmental technologies, the requirements of ISO 14034:2016 and ISO/IEC17020:2012 “shall be applied and demonstrated”. As such, it is essential for verifiers to demonstrate the necessary capabilities for their defined scope and deal with the practical issues involved in conducting verifications, preparing verification reports and issuing Verification Statements.
Many of the criteria to determine competence in applying ISO 14034 are technical in nature. Judgment on whether a verification organization meets the requirements of ISO 14034 and ISO 17020 requires assessment by individuals with sufficient technical expertise.
Currently, there are two options for demonstrating conformity with the requirements of ISO 14034 and ISO 17020:
*ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) is the international organization for accreditation bodies operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011 and involved in the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies including calibration laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025), testing laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025), medical testing laboratories (using ISO 15189), inspection bodies (using ISO/IEC 17020) and proficiency testing providers using ISO/IEC 17043.
Verification bodies and test bodies must be able to demonstrate the necessary capabilities for their defined scope and expertise.
Many of the criteria to determine competence in applying ISO 14034 are technical in nature.
Judgment on whether an organization meets the requirements of ISO requires assessment by individuals with sufficient technical expertise.
ISO 14034 provides a process for evaluating and verifying innovative technologies.
A high level of assurance and confidence in the verification process is necessary to encourage mutual recognition of results obtained through ISO 14034.
Within the VerifiGlobal Alliance, demonstrating conformity with ISO 17020 can be done two ways – Accreditation and Peer Assessment.
The VerifiGlobal peer assessment process ensures that the work of each member is assessed and determined to be acceptable to the other members.
Within the VerifiGlobal Alliance, demonstrating conformity with ISO 17020 can be done two ways – Accreditation and Peer Assessment.
The VerifiGlobal peer assessment process ensures that the work of each member is assessed and determined to be acceptable to the other members.
