TS EN ISO/IEC 17030 (Eski No: TS ISO/IEC 17030)

TS EN ISO/IEC 17030 (Eski No: TS ISO/IEC 17030): TS EN ISO/IEC 17030 addresses the general framework for third-party marks of conformity, including the conditions for issuing and using such marks. In conformity assessment, these marks are intended to signal that a product, service, process, or system has been assessed against defined requirements in a controlled and credible way.

What a third-party mark represents

In general technical terms, a third-party mark of conformity is a visible statement of conformity provided by an independent body rather than by the manufacturer or supplier itself. Its value depends on independence, consistency, and clear rules for use. In conformity assessment practice, the distinction between a mark, a certificate, and the underlying assessment programme matters because each serves a different role in communicating trust and compliance status.

The document’s general coverage

• General requirements for third-party marks of conformity.
• Requirements related to the issue of those marks.
• Requirements related to the use of those marks.
• A framework that aligns with conformity assessment terminology and principles.

This is not a product standard that defines the technical acceptance criteria for a specific item. Its focus is the governance of the mark itself: what it signifies, how it is controlled, and how misuse or ambiguity should be avoided. That makes it relevant to certification bodies, scheme owners, and users who need a clear understanding of how conformity marks function in practice.

This edition was published in Turkey based on ISO/IEC 17030:2003 and is now withdrawn.