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This document is a companion to ISO/IEC 17020 and outlines unique Canadian requirements of the SCC Accreditation Program for Inspection Bodies that inspect and make a determination of conformity for products destined for the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that accreditation is more important than ever. During these challenging times, we have adapted and continue to ensure that Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) can demonstrate their...

Action required All SCC-accredited and applicant certification bodies shall conform to the latest revised edition of the SCC Requirements and Guidance - Product, Process, and Service Certification Body Accreditation Program...

Behind every product tested or system certified is something bigger than a single lab or certification body. It’s a global system built on mutual recognition, where trust is earned and proven through a process known as peer...

Action required All eligible SCC accredited Inspection bodies shall submit their documentation as required in a timely manner when requested to qualify for the mitigation process. Affected customers SCC accredited Inspection...

The purpose of this document is to outline the additional criteria and guidance for product, process, and service certification bodies, above and beyond the requirements of ISO/IEC 17065:2012. These requirements and guidance...

We spoke with Magdalena Turlejski, quality manager at the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), to gain insights into her role and what inspires her approach to maintaining quality. As a key figure in ensuring our quality...

Version 17 – June 2025 *This publication was previously titled: Accreditation Program Overview. We are now using version numbers instead of dates. The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation...

This document provides requirements and guidance of the Independent Safety Assessor for Railway Systems Accreditation Sub-program that SCC operates and is a companion to ISO/IEC 17020. It outlines unique Canadian requirements...

SCC makes accreditation and recognition symbols available to accredited or recognized organizations (“Organization”) to illustrate their accreditation status with SCC. These symbols are specific to a particular accreditation...

This document provides guidance in the preparation of the Scope of Testing or Proficiency Testing Providers to be presented for submission to the SCC Program for Accreditation of Laboratories with an application for...

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) recommend the development of standardized methods for conducting wildland/urban interface fire case study research in Canada. This...