ASTM E2708-21
(Terminology)Standard Terminology for Accreditation and Certification
Standard Terminology for Accreditation and Certification
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1.1 This terminology defines terms related to accreditation and certification. These terms are compiled from existing ASTM Commitee E36 standards and other sources to enable the development of future ASTM documents and to provide guidance on proper usage of the terms. The first edition of this standard contained terms relating to personnel certificate and certification programs and is expanded. The source document for each definition is cited when an appropriate document is available. Many definitions are the product of the committee that compiled this terminology, and as such, are the result of the collected knowledge and experience of the committee members.
1.1.1 Since accreditation and certification are being carried out by many different bodies in many fields, usage of descriptive terms can vary. There is no attempt to include all accreditation and certification terms in this terminology. Rather, this terminology contains those terms most commonly encountered in accreditation and certification programs.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: E2708 −21 An American National Standard
Standard Terminology for
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Accreditation and Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2708; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E1424 TestMethodforDeterminingtheRateofAirLeakage
Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors
1.1 This terminology defines terms related to accreditation
Under Specified Pressure and Temperature Differences
and certification. These terms are compiled from existing
Across the Specimen
ASTM Commitee E36 standards and other sources to enable
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
the development of future ASTM documents and to provide
E1732 Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
guidance on proper usage of the terms. The first edition of this
E1986 Guide for Information Access Privileges to Health
standard contained terms relating to personnel certificate and
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Information (Withdrawn 2017)
certification programs and is expanded. The source document
E2135 Terminology for Property and Asset Management
for each definition is cited when an appropriate document is
E2159 Guide for Selection, Assignment, and Monitoring of
available. Many definitions are the product of the committee
PersonsToBeUtilizedasAssessors/AuditorsorTechnical
that compiled this terminology, and as such, are the result of
Experts
the collected knowledge and experience of the committee
E2161 Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in
members.
Thermal Analysis and Rheology
1.1.1 Since accreditation and certification are being carried
E2659 Practice for Certificate Programs
out by many different bodies in many fields, usage of descrip-
2.2 Other Standards:
tive terms can vary. There is no attempt to include all
ASAE Certification and Accreditation Law Handbook, Sec-
accreditation and certification terms in this terminology.
4
ond Edition, 2004
Rather, this terminology contains those terms most commonly
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ICE Basic Guide to Credentialing Terminology, 2006
encountered in accreditation and certification programs.
ISO 9000 Quality management systems — Fundamentals
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
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and vocabulary, 2015
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity assessment — Vocabulary and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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general principles, 2020
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ISO/IEC 17011 Conformity assessment — Requirements for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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bodies, 2017
ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity assessment — General require-
2. Referenced Documents
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ments for bodies operating certification of persons, 2012
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ISO/IEC 17050-1 Conformity assessment — Supplier’s dec-
D4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and
laration of conformity — Part 1: General requirements,
Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities 6
2004
E1187 Terminology Relating to Conformity Assessment
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(Withdrawn 2006)
3. Definitions
access/access to a system or scheme, n—opportunity for an
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applicant to obtain conformity assessment under the rules of
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on
Accreditation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
the system or scheme. ISO/IEC 17000
E36.95 on Terminology.
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E2708 – 18a. DOI:
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10.1520/E2708-21. AvailablefromAmericanSocietyofAssociationExecutives(ASAE),1575ISt.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or NW, Washington, DC 20005, https://www.asaecenter.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM AvailablefromInstituteforCredentialingExcellence(ICE),2001KStreetNW,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 3rd Floor North, Washington, DC 20006, https://www.credentialingexcellence.org.
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the ASTM website. Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on Central Secretariat, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva,
www.astm.org. Switzerland, https://www.iso.org.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: E2708 − 18a E2708 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Terminology for
1
Accreditation and Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2708; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology defines terms related to accreditation and certification. These terms are compiled from existing ASTM
Commitee E36 standards and other sources to enable the development of future ASTM documents and to provide guidance on
proper usage of the terms. The first edition of this standard contained terms relating to personnel certificate and certification
programs and is expanded. The source document for each definition is cited when an appropriate document is available. Many
definitions are the product of the committee that compiled this terminology, and as such, are the result of the collected knowledge
and experience of the committee members.
1.1.1 Since accreditation and certification are being carried out by many different bodies in many fields, usage of descriptive terms
can vary. There is no attempt to include all accreditation and certification terms in this terminology. Rather, this terminology
contains those terms most commonly encountered in accreditation and certification programs.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
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E1187 Terminology Relating to Conformity Assessment (Withdrawn 2006)
E1424 Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under
Specified Pressure and Temperature Differences Across the Specimen
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
E1732 Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
3
E1986 Guide for Information Access Privileges to Health Information (Withdrawn 2017)
E2135 Terminology for Property and Asset Management
E2159 Guide for Selection, Assignment, and Monitoring of Persons To Be Utilized as Assessors/Auditors or Technical Experts
E2161 Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E2659 Practice for Certificate Programs
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on Accreditation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E36.95 on
Terminology.
Current edition approved July 1, 2018May 1, 2021. Published July 2018May 2021. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E2708 – 18.18a.
DOI: 10.1520/E2708-18A.10.1520/E2708-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 Other Standards:
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ASAE Certification and Accreditation Law Handbook, Second Edition, 2004
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ICE Basic Guide to Credentialing Terminology, 2006
ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems—Fundamentals and Vocabulary, 2000management systems — Fundamentals and
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vocabulary, 2015
ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity Assessment—Vocabulary and General Principles, 2004assessment — Vocabulary and general
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principles, 2020
ISO/IEC 17011 Conformity Assessment—General Requirements for Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity Assessment
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Bodies, 2004assessment — Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies, 2017
ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity Assessment—General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons, 2003assessment
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— General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons, 2012
ISO/IEC 17050-1 Conformity Assessment—Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity—Part 1: General Requirements,assessment
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