Apr. 29, 2019
Every Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), assessed and accredited by the
Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), has rights and
responsibilities related to its accredited status and use of the
accreditation symbol or the Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark (accredited laboratories only) as outlined below.
1.0 The accredited CAB has the right to:
1.1 use the fact of its accreditation and the accreditation symbol
or the Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark in its advertising and
marketing programmes and documents.
1.2 a fair and impartial assessment of its premises, systems and
processes by JANAAC.
1.3 appeal against decision(s) of JANAAC regarding its
accreditation status.
1.4 due notice from JANAAC, of any changes to its requirements for
accreditation.
1.5 be guided by JANAAC on how to obtain suitable information
regarding traceability of measurement results, in relation to the scope for
which accreditation is provided.
1.6 have its views expressed and considered by JANAAC, regarding
the precise form and effective date of changes to accreditation
requirements.
2.0 The accredited CAB has the responsibility to:
2.1 only make reference to the specific area(s) in which
accreditation has been granted when promoting its granted accreditation in
advertisements and marketing documents, etc.
2.2 use the accreditation symbol according to “Guideline for use of
JANAAC’s Accreditation Symbols or the Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA
Mark†-
JANAAC/DOC/20 or JANAAC/DOC/20-02 (inspection bodies)
2.3 participate in development activities, required for maintenance
of its accreditation, which are organized by JANAAC and other related
bodies
2.4 continually comply with all JANAAC requirements for
accreditation for the areas in which accreditation has been granted. This
includes adapting to duly notified changes in JANAAC’s requirements for
accreditation.
2.5 continually comply with the conditions of the signed Licence
Agreement – JANAAC/DOC/09
2.6 at no time, perform activities that discredit the JANAAC name
and/or any other organization accredited by JANAAC
2.7 pay all accreditation fees as agreed with JANAAC
2.8 permit JANAAC to have, as required, access to all their
documents and records, access to their facilities and opportunities to
witness their services related to the scope of accreditation, as well as to
accommodate and cooperate with the assessment team of JANAAC.
2.9 grant access to those documents that provide insight into the
level of independence and impartiality from its related bodies.
2.10 participate in interlaboratory comparisons or proficiency
testing, as applicable, and to inform JANAAC of these results.
2.11 inform JANAAC, without delay, of any substantial change in their
organization, system and procedures which directly relate to the scope of
accreditation. These may include changes in:
(i) legal, commercial, ownership or organizational structure
(ii) top management and key personnel
(iii) important policies
(iv) resources and premises
(v) accreditation scope and
(vi) any other matter that could affect the CAB’s capacity to
fulfill its accreditation requirements.
2.12 return to JANAAC any accreditation certificate and other relevant
documentation, in the event of the reduction, suspension or withdrawal of
its accreditation scope.
