10 - Introduction To SAC's Accreditation Scheme For ITAs

Singapore Accreditation Council’s
Accreditation Programmes
SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

Outline
o Background of SAC
o Accreditation Scheme for Inspection
Bodies
o Accreditation Criteria & Process
o MRA & Benefits

Background of SAC
o SAC was established through a MOU with

MTI and SCI in September 1996
o SAC to develop and operate an accreditation

system for conformity assessment practices
in Singapore
o SPRING Singapore (formerly known as

PSB) administers SAC from April 2002
Background of SAC
(Cont..)
o SAC to comply with international guides

and requirements
o SAC to represent Singapore in regional and

international fora
o Seek mutual recognition with other bodies

for market access and trade facilitation

Singapore Accreditation
Council
o Accreditation schemes :
â Laboratories
â Inspection bodies
â Management systems certification bodies
â Product certification bodies
o Registration schemes :
â Auditors
SAC Organisational Chart
Singapore Accreditation
Council
SAC Secretariat
Council Committee Council Committee Council Committee Council Committee

For For For For
Management Laboratory Auditor Inspection
Systems & Product Accreditation Registration Bodies
Technical Working Technical

Committees Groups Assessors
Working Technical
Groups Assessors
Conformity Assessment
Framework
Accreditation National
NationalAccreditation
AccreditationBody
Body
Activities
Conformity Management
System Product Inspection
Assessment/ Certification Laboratories Inspection
Certification Laboratories Bodies
Certification Bodies Bodies
Bodies
Activities
Suppliers
Suppliers Goods,
Goods,Services
Services&
&Materials
Materials
Market
Requirements
Customers
Customers
Accreditation Scheme for
Inspection bodies
v Launched in 2001 in the area of Pressure

Vessels & Lifting Equipment inspection
v 3 inspection bodies have been accredited
v Expansion of inspection scheme for motor
vehicle inspection which was launched in Jan
05
v Subsequently, the inspection scheme was
extended for structural steelwork inspection
which was launched on 8 March 2005
Accreditation Scheme for
Inspection bodies
OBJECTIVES
o Recognition of competent inspection bodies.
o Upgrade inspection services.
o Promote inspection services sector.
o Trade facilitation.
Council Committee - CCIB
o Appointed by SAC Council
o Comprises representatives from :

â government & regulatory bodies
â tertiary institutions
â professional bodies
â inspection bodies & stakeholders

Council Committee
Functions :
o sets accreditation policies, scope of

operation & programmes
o defines general technical criteria for
accreditation
o approves assessment recommendations as
members of Review Committee
o appoints Technical Committees

Technical Committees
o One for each area of accreditation
o Comprises representatives of
â inspection bodies
â government departments
â private sector
â association and societies
Technical Committee
Functions :
o recommends detailed technical criteria
eg. Field-Specific Technical Notes and Guidance
Documents
o approval of assessments as member of Review
Committee
o investigates queries on technical policies
o maintains a panel technical assessors
o assists in selection of technical assessors
What is accreditation ?
Accreditation is defined as formal

recognition of an organisation ‘s
technical competence to perform
specific tests, calibrations and
inspections.

Accreditation Requirements
& Guidance Document
v ISO/IEC 17020: 1998 “General criteria

for the operation of various types of
bodies performing inspection”
v IAF/ILAC-A4 :2004 “Guidance on the
application of ISO/IEC 17020”
v IB 01: 2005 – Terms and Conditions
v Specific Technical Notes

Content (ISO/IEC 17020)
† Scope Ø Facilities and equipment

† Definitions † Inspection methods and
† Administrative procedures
requirements † Handling inspection
† Independence samples and items
impartiality and † Records
integrity
† Inspection reports and
† Confidentiality
inspection certificates
† Organisation and
management † Sub-contracting
† Quality system † Complaints and appeals
† Personnel † Co-operation
Assessment Process

Assessment Process
Formal application
Enquiry Preliminary
assessment
Initial assessment
Award of Accreditation
Renewal assessment Annual surveillance
Renewal after 3 years

Assessment Team
o Staff Officer
o Technical Assessors
â government agencies
â inspection bodies professionals
Assessment Team
o Function :
å conducts on-site assessments
å examines the quality system and technical
competence of the inspection bodies
within the scope of accreditation
å submits assessment reports to Review
Committee
MRA & Benefits
MRA - Mutual Recognition

Arrangements
Benefits of Accreditation

MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OBJECTIVE
Accreditation
Accreditation Mutual Recognition Body
Body
Accredits
Accredits
ISO 10011
Certification Certification
Bodies/*Laboratories Confidence ISO/IEC Confidence
Bodies/*Laboratories
Guide 62
Certify ISO/IEC 17025 Certify
Suppliers/*Product ISO 9000 Series Suppliers/*Product

Benefits of Accreditation
o Enhance credibility and recognition
o Reduce multiple assessments
o Improve testing capability
o Cultivate in-house discipline
o Raise clients’ level of confidence

Benefits To Nation And
Industry
o Promote good practices
o Upgrade standard in inspection activities
o Facilitate trade and commerce
o Support regulatory control
o Improve utilisation of facilities and resources

SAC PUBLICATIONS
o SAC Directory of Accredited Bodies
o SAC INSIGHT Newsletter
o Website: www.sac-accreditation.org.sg

Thank You
For Your Attention

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Singapore Accreditation Council’s

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

o SAC was established through a MOU with

o SAC to develop and operate an accreditation

o SPRING Singapore (formerly known as

o SAC to comply with international guides

o SAC to represent Singapore in regional and

o Seek mutual recognition with other bodies

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

Council Committee Council Committee Council Committee Council Committee

Technical Working Technical

v Launched in 2001 in the area of Pressure

o Recognition of competent inspection bodies.

o Upgrade inspection services.

o Promote inspection services sector.

o Appointed by SAC Council

o Comprises representatives from :

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

o sets accreditation policies, scope of

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

o One for each area of accreditation

Accreditation is defined as formal

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

v ISO/IEC 17020: 1998 “General criteria

v Specific Technical Notes

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

† Scope Ø Facilities and equipment

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

Renewal assessment Annual surveillance

Renewal after 3 years

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

MRA - Mutual Recognition

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

Certify ISO/IEC 17025 Certify

Suppliers/*Product ISO 9000 Series Suppliers/*Product

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

o Enhance credibility and recognition

o Reduce multiple assessments

o Improve testing capability

o Cultivate in-house discipline

o Raise clients’ level of confidence

o Promote good practices

o Upgrade standard in inspection activities

o Facilitate trade and commerce

o Support regulatory control

o Improve utilisation of facilities and resources

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

o SAC Directory of Accredited Bodies

o SAC INSIGHT Newsletter

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

SINGAPORE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

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