March 9, 2020
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 JANAAC
accreditation symbol or the JANAAC Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark
(accredited laboratories and inspection bodies 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
JANAAC Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark, where applicable, 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.
1.7 Maintenance of confidentiality of all information obtained or created
by JANAAC during the accreditation process.
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 (laboratories and inspection bodies), or
JANAAC/DOC/20-03 (certification 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 CAB personnel,
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 have a legally enforceable arrangement with their clients, where
applicable, that commit the client to provide, on request, access by JANAAC
personnel to assess the CAB’s performance when performing conformity
assessment activities at the client’s site
2.13 assist in investigation and resolution of any accreditation-related
complaint about it referred to it by JANAAC.
2.14 return to JANAAC any accreditation certificate and other relevant
documentation, in the event of the reduction, suspension or withdrawal of
its accreditation scope.
