本国际标准包含针对特定要求对人员进行认证的机构的原则和要求，并包括人员认证方案的制定和维护。 注:就本国际标准而言，术语“认证机构”用于代替完整术语“个人认证机构”，术语“认证方案”用于代替完整术语“个人认证方案”。

This International Standard contains principles and requirements for a body certifying persons against specific requirements, and includes the development and maintenance of a certification scheme for persons. NOTE For the purposes of this International Standard, the term "certification body" is used in place of the full term "certification body for persons", and the term "certification scheme" is used in place of the full term "certification scheme for persons".