A certificate of conformity states that identified goods meet specified requirements. It may be issued by a supplier, manufacturer or authorized conformity-assessment body depending on the market and product.
How the control works
Name the standard, specification, product, lot, issuer and basis of conformity. Check whether the destination requires a particular body or certificate format.
| Area | What the record should show |
|---|---|
| Control | Name the standard, specification, product, lot, issuer and basis of conformity. Check whether the destination requires a particular body or certificate format. |
| Evidence | Keep the signed certificate, supporting test or inspection evidence, accreditation where relevant and shipment linkage. |
| Tradeoff | The document is not interchangeable with a certificate of origin or certificate of analysis. Each supports a different claim. |
Evidence buyers should retain
Keep the signed certificate, supporting test or inspection evidence, accreditation where relevant and shipment linkage.
Where the term is misused
The document is not interchangeable with a certificate of origin or certificate of analysis. Each supports a different claim.
Related definitions: supplier qualification, strategic sourcing, landed cost.
