ORIENTATION OF PAB POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES
and

AWARENESS OF PAB
ACCREDITATION CRITERIA
3F Tara Building, 389 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
29-31 January 2020
OBJECTIVES:
• Harmonize the understanding on PAB
accreditation policies and procedures including
accreditation criteria
• To maintain networks of information and
knowledge, and cooperation between PAB and
external Team Leaders
• Develop continuous improvement beneficial to
organizational growth and success
PROGRAM:
29 January 2020
Orientation of PAB Policies and Procedures
ISO/IEC 17011 and ISO/IEC 17025 Awareness

30 January 2020
ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO 15189 Awareness

31 January 2020
Risk Management Seminar
PAB LAD POLICIES and PROCEDURES
PAB ADVISORIES:
• LA Ad 2015-02 Payment of Fees
• LA Ad 2016-02 Advisory on Revision of Issued
Certificates
• LA Ad 2016-04 Transition Period on the
Implementation of Revised SRs
• LA Ad 2018-01 Transition of ISO/IEC 17025-2017
• LA Ad 2018-03 New PAB LAD Accreditation Policies
• LA Ad 2019-01 Implementation of SR Documents
• LA Ad 2020-01 Policies on Assessment Schedules
and Submission of Application Documents
 SUPPLEMENTARY
REQUIREMENTS:

• LA/SR01 Participation to PT Programs

• LA/SR02 Traceability of Measurements
• LA/SR03 Use of PAB Accreditation Symbol
GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS:

• LA/GD01 Accreditation Process

• LA/GD02 Guidelines on Grading Nonconformities
• LA/GD03 Guidelines for Laboratory and Approved
Signatories
• LA/GD04 Code of Ethical Standards
• LA/GD05 PAB Schedule of Fees
• LA/GD06 Classification of Scopes in ISO 15189
• LA/GD07 Classification of Scopes in ISO/IEC 17025
(Calibration)
• LA/GD08 Classification of Scopes in ISO/IEC 17025
(Testing)
ACCREDITATION PROCESS:
 Initial Assessment
ACCREDITATION (0 month)
CYCLE:
Reassessment
1st SV
(Year 4: 54 months)
(Year 1:15 months)

3rd SV 2nd SV
(Year 3: 45 months) (Year 2: 30 months)
 TYPE OF ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES:

INITIAL ASSESSMENT/ REASSESSMENT SURVEILLANCE VISITS

Visits covered all management systems and Selected quality management system and
technical areas. follow-up of previous findings

For reassessment, it includes follow-up SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

review of previous findings.
a. The CAB applies for additional scopes/sub-
scope/measurements (including change of method)
b. The CAB applies for additional signatory/ies
c. The CAB changes its location or renovated its facilities
d. The CAB whose accreditation has been suspended,
whenever necessary.
e. There is information from whatever source indicates
that a visit is necessary.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS OF PERSONS INVOLVED IN ASSESSMENT:

Technical Team Technical

Function Team Leader
Assessor Member Expert

Conduct assessment of technical competence in specific

areas of testing, calibration and inspection
o p o

Conduct assessment of the management system p o o

Lead and coordinate activities among team members p o

Provide advice on policies, requirements and

regulations of accreditation body
p o p

Provide technical expertise o p p p

p- primary function o – other possible function
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
TEAM LEADER:
• Assist in the selection of team
members (if relevant and applicable
• Lead the assessment team (represents
the team in communication process)
• Ensures all aspects in assessment
activities are adequately covered
• Provide direction and guidance to the
team members
• Preventing and resolving conflicts
• Making decisions in coordination with
PAB , if necessary
• Drafting, coordinating and submitting
the assessment report in such a way
that it allows the accreditation body
and the assessed organization to take
actions and decisions
DURING ON-SITE • Facilitates the team briefing, opening
meeting, team meeting and closing
ASSESSMENTS: meeting
• ensure that a balanced assessment is
conducted
• Provides information and answer
questions regrading PAB policies and
procedures
• Outline the assessment programs
• Be aware of the time constraints and
team work (supports and is available
to assist the team member)
• Coordinates the evaluation of technical
competence and examination of the
quality management system
AFTER ASSESSMENTS:
• Prepare and submit final on-site report
to PAB within thirty (30) calendar days
• Maintain confidentiality
• Evaluate the assessment team
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• Return all the assessment documents
GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION:
WORKSHOP: List all the cases/scenario where an
assessment can be suspended/discontinued

1. When an accredited CAB signifies that it is

temporarily unable to comply with the accreditation
requirements.
2. When an assessment reveals that an accredited CAB
has failed to comply with the requirements for
accreditation and corrective action cannot be
taken/submitted to achieve full compliance.
3. Inappropriate use of PAB accreditation symbol (Refer
to LA/SR11 PAB Requirements for the Use of PAB
Laboratory Accreditation and Inspection Body
Accreditation Symbols).
4. When the CAB fails to pay its Billing Responsibilities
two (2) months from its due date, this includes
Assessment Fees, Annual Fees, and Accreditation
Fees.
CRITERIA FOR LIFTING
SUSPENSION:

1.Suspended CABs shall apply for a

special assessment within six (6)
months and be recommended for
continued accreditation.
2.Suspended CABs shall submit within
six (6) months the corrective action
taken on the misuse of PAB
accreditation symbol.
3.Payments shall be settled within six
(6) months from the date of
suspension.
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