OIML G 21 • Guidance for defining the requirements for a certification system for prepackages

3.4 Elements for a certification scheme for prepackages

Certification schemes are developed by defining specific scheme activities for each of the scheme elements as described in 3.4.1 to 3.4.4 . Table 1 shows how to build a certification scheme by using these scheme elements. The different types of certification schemes are further practically described in Annex B.

Table 1 — Elements for a certification scheme for prepackages

Scheme elements and activities

Different types of certification schemes

A

B

C

D

E

F

4.4.1

Production system assessment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

4.4.1.1

Statement of requirements

4.4.1.2

Application for certification

4.4.1.3

Initial assessment of the production system

4.4.1.4

Review of the evidence of compliance

4.4.2

Certification of the production system

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

4.4.2.1

Decision on certification

4.4.2.2

Issuing of a certificate

4.4.2.3

Registration of certificates

4.4.3

Licensing

X

X

X

X

4.4.3.1

Granting the right to use certificates

4.4.3.2

Granting the right to use marks of conformity

4.4.4

Post certification conformity assessment activities

4.4.4.1

Inspection at point of production

X

X

X

4.4.4.2

Inspection in market place

X

X

X

4.4.4.3

Batch licensing

X

X

4.4.4.4

Surveillance of the production system

X

X

X

X