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ACC-LAB(E) - Procedure for the Accreditation of Testing Laboratories by Industry Canada
Appendix I - Application Form for the Accreditation of Testing Laboratories
TESTING LABORATORY:
CONTACT NAME:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NO.:
FACSIMILE NO.:
TESTING LABORATORY'S ADDRESS:
CONTACT'S ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM TESTING LABORATORY'S ADDRESS):
OPEN AREA TEST SITE'S ADDRESS AND INDUSTRY CANADA ASSIGNED NUMBER:
STANDARD(S), SPECIFICATION(S), OR PART(S) THEREOF SUBJECT TO ACCREDITATION:
☐ INITIAL REQUEST
☐ EXTENSION OF SCOPE
☐ DECREASE OF SCOPE
PROCEED WITH DESIGNATION/RECOGNITION UPON SUCCESSFUL ACCREDITATION:
☐ YES ☐ NO
PAYMENT OF FEES:
CHEQUE NO.:
AUTHORIZED AMOUNT:
CARD HOLDER'S NAME:
CREDIT CARD TYPE (VISA, MASTERCARD or AMEX):
CREDIT CARD NO.:
EXPIRY DATE:
CARD HOLDER'S
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________
I agree to pay the total amount entered above in accordance with the credit card holder's agreement.
AGREEMENT:
THE APPLICANT AGREES TO:
- Fulfill all conditions and meet all requirements in accordance with the Procedure for the Accreditation of Testing laboratories by Industry Canada and other applicable procedures;
- Accept liability for loss or damage related to the conformity assessment activities performed by this testing laboratory within the scope of this application;
- Provide access to the documents, records, personnel and facilities required for assessment, reassessment, surveillance, and the resolution of complaints; and
- Inform the Bureau of any changes to the information submitted, as per ISO/IEC Guide 58: 1993.
NAME AND TITLE OF APPLICANT (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE):
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:
DATE:
Note: The documentation listed in Section 6.1 of ACC-LAB(E) must be provided with this application
Appendix II - Testing Laboratory Quality System Document Review Form
Testing laboratory: ________________________________
Dates: __________________
Quality Manual cross-reference
Other cross-reference
4. Management Requirements
4.1 Organisation – policy and procedures for:
Registration of testing laboratory
• Scope of management system
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• Conflict of interest
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• Authority of personnel
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• Freedom from undue pressure
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• Client confidentiality
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• Operational integrity
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• Responsibilities of staff
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• Supervision of personnel
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• Technical management
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• Quality manager
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• Managerial substitution
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4.2 Quality System – policies and objectives
• Quality documents
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• Quality policy statement
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• Supporting procedures
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• Mgt and Quality Roles
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4.3 Document Control – policies and procedures for:
• Approval and issue
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• Identification
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• Master list
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• Availability
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• Obsolete documents
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• Altered and new texts
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• Handwritten amendments
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4.4 Review of requests, tenders and contracts – policies and procedures for:
• Records of review
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• Notification of client
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4.5 Subcontracting – policies and procedures for:
• Competency
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• Client approval
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4.6 Purchasing Services and Supplies – policies and procedures for:
• Specifications
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• Approved suppliers
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• Purchasing documents
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4.7 Service to Client – policies and procedures for:
• Client access for monitoring of work
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4.8 Complaints – policies and procedures for:
• Resolution and records
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4.9 Control of Non-conforming testing and/or Calibration Work – policies and procedures for:
• Responsibilities and authorities
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• Non-conformance evaluation
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• Corrective Actions
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• Work recall – resumption
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4.10 Corrective Action – policies and procedures for:
• Cause analysis
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• Selection of corrective actions
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• Monitoring
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4.11 Preventative Action – policies and procedures for:
• Identification
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• Action plans
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4.12 Control of Records – policies and procedures for:
• Requirement to control
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• Record integrity
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• Technical records
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• Record information
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• Recording
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• Corrections
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4.13 Internal Audits – policies and procedures for:
• Requirements
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• Implementation
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• Follow-up audits
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4.14 Management Reviews – policies and procedures for:
• Objectives
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• Contents of review
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• Records
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5. Technical Requirements
5.2 Personnel – policies and procedures for:
• Qualifications
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• Trainees
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• Training Policy
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• Employee Status
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• Job descriptions
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• Authorized personnel
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• Records
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5.3 Accommodation and Environmental Conditions – policies and procedures for:
• Facility
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• Monitoring
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• Termination
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• Cross-contamination
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• Access
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• Housekeeping
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5.4 Test and Calibration Methods and Method Validation – policies and procedures for:
• Methods and procedures
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• Equipment instructions
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• Method deviations
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• Method selection
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• Non-client specified method selection
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• Inappropriate methods
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• In-house methods
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• Non-standard methods
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• Method validation
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• Range and accuracy
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• Uncertainty of measurement
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• Calculations and data transfer
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• Computers
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• Protection of data
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5.5 Equipment –policies and procedures for:
• Operation
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• Records
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• Procedures
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• Out of service
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• Calibration status
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• Return to service
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• Adjustments
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5.6 Measurement Traceability – policies and procedures for:
• Calibration program
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• Traceability
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• Reference standards and materials
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5.7 Sampling – policies and procedures for:
• Procedures and plan
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• Deviations
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• Records
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5.8 Handling of Test and Calibration Items – policies and procedures for:
• Procedures
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• Identification
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• Deficiencies
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• Facilities
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• Environmental conditions
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5.9 Assuring the quality of Test and Calibration Results – policies and procedures for:
• Quality control
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• Quality control data
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5.10 Reporting the Results – policies and procedures for:
• Test reports and Calibration certificates
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• Additional info for test results
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• Additional info for calibration results
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• Compliance data records
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• Statement of compliance
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• Repairs and adjustments
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• Calibration intervals
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• Opinions and interpretations
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• Amendments
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