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See how the assurance ecosystem fits together.

Understand the institutions, relationships and processes that turn requirements into confidence in products, services and systems.

The assurance chain

4 connected stages

01
Standards
Define agreed requirements and good practice.
02
Accreditation
Confirms the competence of conformity assessment bodies.
03
Conformity assessment
Testing, inspection and certification provide evidence of conformity.
04
Market confidence
Supports trust, regulatory outcomes and international trade.

Each part has a distinct role. Together, they support confidence in markets and trade.

Understand the system

Start with the landscape, then follow the relationships.

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A practical introduction to testing, inspection, certification and the purpose they serve.

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