ASTM E2708-18
(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 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 −18 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 E36 standards and other sources to enable the devel-
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
opmentoffutureASTMdocumentsandtoprovideguidanceon
E1732 Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
proper usage of the terms. The first edition of this standard
E1986 Guide for Information Access Privileges to Health
contained terms relating to personnel certificate and certifica-
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Information (Withdrawn 2017)
tion programs and is expanded. The source document for each
E2135 Terminology for Property and Asset Management
definition is cited when an appropriate document is available.
E2159 Guide for Selection, Assignment, and Monitoring of
Many definitions are the product of the committee that com-
PersonsToBeUtilizedasAssessors/AuditorsorTechnical
piled this terminology, and as such, are the result of the
Experts
collected knowledge and experience of the committee mem-
E2161 Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in
bers.
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.
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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, 2000
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, 2004
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ISO/IEC 17011 Conformity Assessment—General Require-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ments for Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Assessment Bodies, 2004
ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity Assessment—General Require-
2. Referenced Documents
ments for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
2003
D4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and
ISO/IEC 17050-1 ConformityAssessment—Supplier’s Dec-
Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
laration of Conformity—Part 1: General Requirements,
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E1187 Terminology Relating to Conformity Assessment
2004
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(Withdrawn 2006)
3. Definitions
access/access to a system or scheme, n—opportunity for an
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on
applicant to obtain conformity assessment under the rules of
Accreditation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
the system or scheme. ISO/IEC 17000
E36.95 on Terminology.
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E2708 – 17. DOI:
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10.1520/E2708-18. AvailablefromAmericanSocietyofAssociationExecutives(ASAE),1575ISt.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or NW, Washington, DC 20005, http://www.asaecenter.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), 2025 M Street,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on N.W. Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036, http://www.credentialingexcellence.org.
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the ASTM website. Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1, ch. de
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http://
www.astm.org. www.iso.ch.
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Designation: E2708 − 17 E2708 − 18 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 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
3
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
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
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ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems—Fundamentals and Vocabulary, 2000
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ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity Assessment—Vocabulary and General Principles, 2004
ISO/IEC 17011 Conformity Assessment—General Requirements for Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity Assessment
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Bodies, 2004
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ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity Assessment—General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons, 2003
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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 Feb. 15, 2017April 1, 2018. Published March 2017April 2018. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20162017 as
E2708 – 16.17. DOI: 10.1520/E2708-17.10.1520/E2708-18.
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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’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.
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Available from American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), 1575 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20005, http://www.asaecenter.org.
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Available from Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), 2025 M Street, N.W. Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036, http://www.credentialingexcellence.org.
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Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http://www.iso.ch.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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