Attributes of conformity assessment activities

According to the attributes of conformity assessment activities, they can be divided into first-party, second-party and third-party.

The first party refers to the conformity assessment implemented by manufacturers, service providers and other suppliers, such as self-inspection and internal audits conducted by production enterprises to meet their own R&D, design and production needs.

The second party refers to the conformity assessment implemented by demand parties such as users, consumers or buyers, such as the inspection and inspection of purchased goods by buyers.

The third party refers to the conformity assessment conducted by a third party independent of the supplier and demand party, such as product certification, management system certification and various accreditation activities. Certification, accreditation and social certification are all third-party conformity assessments.

Compared with the conformity assessment of Party A and Party B, the conformity assessment of the third party is implemented by an independent professional organization in strict accordance with national or internationally accepted standards and technical specifications, and has a higher authority and credibility. Therefore, it is widely recognized by all parties in the market, which can not only effectively guarantee quality and protect the interests of all parties, but also enhance market trust and promote trade facilitation.

The embodiment of conformity assessment results

The results of conformity assessment are usually announced to the public in written form such as certificates, reports and marks. Through this kind of public proof, the problem of information asymmetry can be solved, thereby gaining the general trust of relevant parties and the public. The main forms are: certification certificate, mark, approval certificate, mark, inspection certificate, test report.