conformity assessment activity that is performed by a person or body that is independent of the person or organization that provides the object, and of user interests in that object Note 1 to entry: Criteria for the independence of conformity assessment bodies and accreditation bodies are provided in the International Standards and Guides applicable to their activities (see Bibliography in ISO/IEC 17000). Note 2 to entry: See Note 1 to entry to 902-01-02.
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