TS EN ISO/IEC 17067

TS EN ISO/IEC 17067 sets out the fundamentals of product certification and the framework for understanding, developing, operating and maintaining certification schemes. It provides a common reference for certification of products, processes and services, making it relevant wherever conformity assessment relies on structured and credible certification arrangements.

The technical basis of product certification schemes

In general technical terms, product certification is more than a simple statement that something complies. It usually sits within a broader system that may include selection, evaluation, surveillance, decision-making and, where applicable, re-evaluation. This standard helps explain that structure so scheme owners and users can treat certification as a coherent process with clear roles, consistent decisions and traceable outcomes.

What the scope brings into focus

• Fundamental concepts of product certification
• Guidance for understanding and developing certification schemes for products, processes and services
• General guidance for operating and maintaining certification schemes

Certification schemes can be designed differently depending on the sector and the level of confidence needed. Some schemes emphasize type testing, others rely more heavily on batch inspection or ongoing surveillance of production. The value of TS EN ISO/IEC 17067 is that it gives a structured conceptual basis for these approaches without tying the document to one single product area or one fixed certification model.