3.2.1

A certification system may include one or more certification schemes (see 3.4).

3.2.2

Generally, a government authority acts as the scheme owner and is the designating authority.

3.2.3

Depending on national legislation, one or more public or private bodies may be designated under a certification scheme.

3.2.4

Conformity assessment bodies wishing to be designated under a scheme should

• apply to become designated according to publicly available procedures, and

• have their competence evaluated by or on behalf of the designating authority, taking into account, where applicable, any appropriate accreditation or peer review.

3.2.5

Depending on national legislation, participation of a packer in a certification scheme is voluntary or mandatory.

3.2.6

A mark of conformity may be established to identify prepackages conforming to the stated requirements.

3.2.7

Designating authorities and designated bodies should have procedures for dealing with and resolving complaints (see Annex F).