Requirements & Guidance (R&G) and Program Overview (POV) describe the process for accreditation of:

• Management Systems Certification Bodies
• Product, Process and Service Certification Bodies
• Inspection Bodies
• Greenhouse Gas Validation/Verification Bodies
• Bodies performing the Certification of Persons
• Standards Development Organizations
• Testing and Calibration Laboratories
• Medical Testing Laboratories
• Proficiency Testing Providers
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Facilities

The Requirements & Guidance for SDOs also details the policy and procedures related to National Standards of Canada and National Adoptions of Canada.

Note:

SCC has replaced its Canadian procedural (CAN-P) documents relating to accreditation with Program Overview (POV) and Requirements and Guidance (R&G) documents. The requirements previously described in CAN-P documents have been updated and formatted into these R&G documents, and the Program Overviews provide information on the program specifics.