Samm Policy 6 (SP 6) - Requirements For Samm Approved Signatory
Samm Policy 6 (SP 6) - Requirements For Samm Approved Signatory
Samm Policy 6 (SP 6) - Requirements For Samm Approved Signatory
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 Introduction 1
2 Requirements of MS ISO/IEC 17025 1
3 SAMM policy on approved signatory 1
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 This document specifies the policy and requirements for SAMM
signatory approval for use by SAMM laboratories, assessors and other
interested parties.
2.2 Clause 5.10.2(j) of MS ISO/IEC 17025 requires that each test report or
calibration certificate shall bear the name(s), function(s), signature(s)
or equivalent identification of person(s) authorising the test report or
calibration certificate.
3.3 The signatory shall hold a position within the organisation, which
provides authority over the testing or calibration activities and to reject
results when he/she considers them to be inadequate.
Non-resident signatory
iv) the non resident signatory shall sign test report or calibration
certificate on site and shall review and initial quality control
records and relevant technical records.
Legal requirements
4.1 These requirements shall be read in conjunction with any other legal
requirements relating to the signatory of test report or calibration
certificate. Granting of SAMM signatory does not absolve the signatory
and laboratory from complying with legal requirements relating to the
signatory of test report or calibration certificate. Compliance with legal
requirements shall be the sole responsibility of the signatory and
laboratory.
and
Specific Exceptions
5 LIABILITIES
5.1 An accredited laboratory shall assume full liability on all test reports
and calibration certificates issued.
Abbreviations:
2) SC – Specific criteria
3) SP – SAMM policy
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