Informational bulletins related to Standards Council of Canada accreditation programs are listed below. Bulletins provide critical information about a program or sub-program, and are important for continued adherence to accreditation requirements.
Accreditation Bulletins
2020/09/17
Action required
Any existing and applicant organizations for the VCS Program must follow VCS Version 4: 2019-09-19.
Affected customers
Existing SCC GHGAP customers who take part in the VCS Program and new applicants.
Background
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Affected program(s): Greenhouse Gas (all programs)
2020/09/02
Action required
Accredited Certification Bodies for Products, Processes and Services (CBAP) are asked to take note of the IAF Resolution 2018-13. All ISO/IEC 17065 accredited CBs shall have full implementation by deadline.
Affected customers
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Affected program(s): Product, Process and Service Certification (all programs)
2020/08/21
Action required
SCC is continuing to monitor and respond to the evolving situation of COVID-19, through the Public Agency of Canada (PHAC), Ottawa Public Health, and the Federal Government. The safety of our staff, contract assessors and accredited organizations... Read more
Affected program(s): All accreditation programs
2020/08/16
Action required
Accredited management system certification bodies shall be aware that the following document has been withdrawn:
IAF Informative Document for the Transition of Food Safety Management System Accreditation to ISO/TS 22003:2013 from ISO/TS 22003:... Read more
Affected program(s): Management Systems (all programs)
2020/08/16
Action required
All references to the SCC Requirements & Guidance on the Use of Information Technology in Accredited Laboratories (RG Use of IT) should be removed from use.
Affected customers
All accredited and applicant testing or calibration... Read more
Affected program(s): Testing Laboratory (all programs)