本文件建议了合格评定所有要素的良好做法，包括合格评定对象、规定要求、活动、机构、系统、方案和结果。 它旨在供希望提供、促进或使用公正可靠的合格评定服务的个人和机构使用。合格评定的提供者可以包括合格评定机构、认证机构、同行评定协议小组和提供合格声明的组织。促进或使用合格评定的个人或组织可酌情包括监管机构、贸易官员以及合格评定系统和方案的所有者。

This document recommends good practices for all elements of conformity assessment, including objects of conformity assessment, specified requirements, activities, bodies, systems, schemes and results. It is intended for use by individuals and bodies that wish to provide, promote or use impartial and reliable conformity assessment services. Providers of conformity assessment can include conformity assessment bodies, accreditation bodies, peer-assessment agreement groups, and organizations providing declarations of conformity. Individuals or organizations that promote or use conformity assessment can include, as appropriate, regulators, trade officials, and owners of conformity assessment systems and schemes.