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    This document outlines the requirements for laboratories accredited under the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM) to have approved signatories for test and calibration reports. It specifies that signatories must be authorized personnel who have been assessed as competent in the relevant technical fields. Signatories are responsible for reviewing and authorizing results and ensuring the technical validity of accredited laboratory reports. The document defines resident and non-resident signatories and sets qualifications, experience, technical knowledge, and training requirements for approval. Laboratories must comply with both SAMM and applicable legal requirements regarding signatories.

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    SKIM AKREDITASI MAKMAL MALAYSIA (SAMM)

    LABORATORY ACCREDITATION SCHEME OF MALAYSIA

    SAMM POLICY 6 (SP 6) – REQUIREMENTS FOR


    SAMM APPROVED SIGNATORY
    Issue 4, 30 August 2008
    (Amd. 2, 13 February 2019)

    MS ISO/IEC 17025

    JABATAN STANDARD MALAYSIA


    Department of Standards Malaysia
    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Page

    1 Introduction 1

    2 Scope 1

    3 Requirements of MS ISO/IEC 17025 1

    4 SAMM policy on approved signatory 2

    5 Requirements for signatory approval 3

    6 Liabilities 5
    Requirements for SAMM Approved Signatory

    1 Introduction

    1.1 The approved signatory under Skim Akreditasi Makmal Malaysia


    (SAMM) is as defined in SAMM Policy 1 (SP 1) – Terms and Conditions
    Governing the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia.

    1.2 The presence of SAMM symbol or reference to SAMM accreditation in


    the test reports or calibration certificates is a formal recognition of the
    technical competence of the laboratory and the evidence of its
    compliance with MS ISO/IEC 17025 and SAMM requirements.

    1.3 This policy document should be read in conjunction with other SAMM
    requirements.

    2 Scope

    2.1 This document specifies the policy and requirements for SAMM
    signatory approval for use by SAMM laboratories, assessors and other
    interested parties.

    2.2 This policy is applicable to SAMM accredited and applicant laboratories


    under MS ISO/IEC 17025.

    3 Requirements of MS ISO/IEC 17025

    3.1 Clause 6.2.2 of MS ISO/IEC 17025 requires,


    “The laboratory shall document the competence requirements for each
    function influencing the results of laboratory activities, including
    requirements for education, qualification, training, technical knowledge,
    skills and experience.”

    NOTE: The laboratory shall document competence requirements for the


    signatory(ies).

    3.2 Clause 6.2.5 of MS ISO/IEC 17025 requires,


    “The laboratory shall have procedure(s) and retain records for:
    a) determining the competence requirements;”

    NOTE: Records for all technical personnel including approved


    signatory(ies) shall be maintained.

    3.3 Clause 6.2.6 of MS ISO/IES 17025 requires,


    “The laboratory shall authorise personnel to perform specific laboratory
    activities, including but not limited to, the following:
    a) development, modification, verification and validation of methods;
    b) analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and
    interpretations;
    c) report, review and authorisation of results.’’

    SAMM Policy 6, Issue 4, 30 August 2008 (Amd. 2, 13 February 2019) Page 1 of 5


    Requirements for SAMM Approved Signatory

    NOTE: Such personnel as in Clause 6.2.6 c) shall be SAMM approved


    signatory for SAMM endorsed test reports or calibration certificates.

    3.4 Clause 7.8.1.1 of MS ISO/IEC requires,


    “The results shall be reviewed and authorised prior to release”

    NOTE: The results shall be reviewed and authorised by approved


    signatory(ies).

    3.5 Clause 7.8.2.1 (o) of MS ISO/IEC 17025 requires that each report shall
    bear the identification of the person(s) authorising the report.

    NOTE: Referring to the Clause 7.8.1.2 of MS ISO/IEC 17025, report


    means a test report or a calibration certificate or report of sampling.

    4 SAMM Policy on approved signatory

    4.1 A report issued by SAMM accredited laboratories for accredited test or


    calibration shall be reviewed and authorised by signatory(ies) approved
    by Standards Malaysia. An approved signatory is responsible for the
    technical validity and accuracy of all information contained in the report.

    4.2 The nominated signatory shall be assessed on-site by the assessment


    team for compliance with Clause 5 of this document.

    4.3 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.

    4.4 Signatory approval by Standards Malaysia is granted to personnel for


    specific scopes for which he/she has been assessed to be technically
    qualified and competent.

    4.5 Signatory approval under Standards Malaysia is not a personal


    qualification and is not transferable from one laboratory to another. The
    approved signatory status is deemed to be terminated when the
    personnel leaves the organisation.

    4.6 Signatory approval by Standards Malaysia may also be granted to


    personnel registered under the regulatory authorities/organisations
    providing recognition. Such personnel may be employed or contracted
    full-time or part-time, provided that the requirements of Clause 4 of this
    document are met.

    NOTE 1 Resident signatory means a signatory working full-time in the


    accredited laboratory or in another section/department within the
    same organisation at the same location.

    SAMM Policy 6, Issue 4, 30 August 2008 (Amd. 2, 13 February 2019) Page 2 of 5


    Requirements for SAMM Approved Signatory

    NOTE 2 Non-resident signatory means a signatory who is a part-time


    employee of the accredited laboratory or a signatory from another
    branch providing covering duties to the accredited laboratory.

    4.7 Non-resident signatory

    4.7.1 A non-resident signatory can only be approved if the accredited


    laboratory has a permanent resident signatory.

    4.7.2 Should the accredited laboratory lose the service of the permanent
    resident signatory the laboratory shall apply to Standards Malaysia to
    continue its use of the non-resident signatory. Standards Malaysia at its
    discretion may grant approval on the continual use of the non-resident
    signatory for a specified period.

    4.7.3 It is the responsibility of the laboratory to ensure that the laboratory has
    a replacement for the permanent resident signatory.

    4.7.4 A non-resident signatory shall have direct interaction with the laboratory
    on-site at least once a month.

    4.7.5 Formal agreement between the laboratory and the non-resident


    signatory shall be established. The agreement shall ensure that:

    i) the functions, responsibilities and authority in particular those of


    an approved signatory shall be clearly defined.

    ii) records of input including dates and duration of on-site visits,


    topics and issues discussed, interaction with on-site staff and
    recommendations, advice or instruction given are kept.

    iii) the non-resident signatory shall attend:

    a) the management review meeting; and

    b) SAMM assessments unless specific exemption is


    granted by Standards Malaysia.

    iv) the non-resident signatory shall:

    a) review and authorise report; and

    b) review quality control records and relevant technical records.

    4.8 Continual professional development

    4.8.1 The SAMM approved signatory shall maintain his/her technical


    competence to ensure his/her ability to evaluate the report results.

    SAMM Policy 6, Issue 4, 30 August 2008 (Amd. 2, 13 February 2019) Page 3 of 5


    Requirements for SAMM Approved Signatory

    4.8.2 The SAMM approved signatory shall participate in continual professional


    development through in-house and external activities e.g.: method
    development and validation, review and update of test procedure,
    training, presentation of papers, attending seminars and lectures etc.

    5 Requirements for signatory approval

    5.1 Legal requirements

    5.1.1 These requirements shall be read in conjunction with any other legal
    requirements relating to the signatory of report. Granting of SAMM
    signatory does not absolve the signatory and laboratory from complying
    with legal requirements relating to the signatory of report. Compliance
    with legal requirements shall be the sole responsibility of the signatory
    and laboratory.

    5.1.2 The laboratories shall provide necessary information and documentary


    evidence to Standards Malaysia for compliance with the necessary legal
    requirements.

    5.2 Qualification and experience

    5.2.1 Education qualification and working experience:

    i) SPM or equivalent in science or technical stream, with at least


    eight (8) years of experience working in the relevant fields; or

    ii) STPM or diploma in science or equivalent discipline, with at least


    three (3) years working experience in relevant fields; or

    iii) Degree holders in science or equivalent discipline with at least six


    (6) months relevant working experience in relevant fields; and

    iv) Other requirements as stipulated in the relevant specific technical


    requirements.

    5.3 Technical and operational requirements

    5.3.1 Knowledge and understanding of the technical and laboratory


    operational requirements:

    i) Requirements of MS ISO/IEC 17025 and all related SAMM


    requirements (e.g.: SP series, SC and STR) and relevant
    regulatory requirements.

    ii) The principles of testing, calibration or measurement.

    SAMM Policy 6, Issue 4, 30 August 2008 (Amd. 2, 13 February 2019) Page 4 of 5


    Requirements for SAMM Approved Signatory

    iii) The standards, methods and specifications for accreditation


    sought or held.

    iv) The estimation of measurement uncertainties for the


    accreditation sought or held.

    5.3.2 Working at least three (3) months in the current laboratory and be
    knowledgeable of its management system.

    5.4 Specific Exceptions

    5.4.1 The Director of Accreditation, at his discretion, may grant specific


    exceptions to the requirements for approved signatory or impose other
    requirements upon consultation with relevant parties.

    6 Liabilities

    6.1 An accredited laboratory shall assume full liability on all reports issued.

    Abbreviations:

    1) SAMM – Skim Akreditasi Makmal Malaysia

    2) SC – Specific Criteria

    3) SP – SAMM Policy

    4) STR – Specific Technical Requirements

    SAMM Policy 6, Issue 4, 30 August 2008 (Amd. 2, 13 February 2019) Page 5 of 5

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