Rights and obligations of the accredited person

Accreditation in the national accreditation system gives the accredited person (certification body or testing laboratory) certain rights and obligations regulated by law.

Rights of an accredited person

1. Use of the accreditation mark: An accredited person has the right to use the mark and refer to his status in the documentation and materials.
2. Access to information: An accredited person may receive information from the national accreditation system related to its activities and procedures.
3. Provision of services: An accredited person has the right to provide certification, inspection or testing services within the scope of his/her competence.
4. Filing complaints: In case of violation of the rights of the accredited person, he may file complaints against the actions of accreditation bodies.

Duties of the accredited person

1. Compliance with requirements of the accreditation system: The organization shall comply with the requirements established by the national accreditation system and maintain its competence.
2. Continuous adherence to standards: An accredited person is obliged to ensure that his activities comply with the requirements of the standards on the basis of which the accreditation was issued.
3. Filing of reports: Accredited persons are required to report regularly to the national accreditation system, confirming their current competence.
4. Update: In case of change of circumstances affecting accreditation (change of personnel, equipment or methods), the accredited person shall immediately notify the accreditation body.
5. Participation in inspections: The organization shall provide access to its activities for regular inspections and inspections by accreditation bodies.
6. Protection of confidentiality: The accredited person is obliged to respect the confidentiality of data and information obtained in the course of accreditation events.

Liability for breach of duty

In case of violation of his duties, the accredited person may face various liability measures:

• Warnings: Warnings may be issued for minor violations.
• Suspension of accreditation: In case of serious violations, the activity of the accredited person may be temporarily suspended.
• Withdrawal of accreditation: In case of systematic or gross violations, accreditation may be withdrawn.

The rights and obligations of an accredited person in the national accreditation system are aimed at ensuring the transparency and quality of conformity assessments. Compliance with established requirements and standards is mandatory for maintaining the status of an accredited person and protecting the interests of consumers, as well as the state itself.