23-12-2020
In December 2020, one organization received a new accreditation.
Read more21-12-2020
On 12 November 2020, the RvA board has determined the RvA fees and charges for 2021.
Read more15-12-2020
After the last publication of the VR003 on October 19, 2020, the RvA made another change to this document.
Regulation VR003 describes the policy and rules regarding the use of accreditation marks and logo’s.
24-11-2020
In November 2020, one organization received a new accreditation.
Read more03-11-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T051 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the management of extraordinary events or circumstances (e.g. the outbreak of the current Corona virus) affecting the RvA, accredited bodies and their customers.
Read more26-10-2020
In October 2020, one organization received a new accreditation.
Read more19-10-2020
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has recently changed Regulation VR003 regarding the use of Accreditation marks and logo's.
Read more29-09-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T002 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the assessment of microbiological activities.
Read more25-09-2020
In September 2020, two organizations received a new accreditation.
Read more31-08-2020
In August 2020, three organizations received a new accreditation.
Read more11-08-2020
Recently the new ILAC-P15: 05/2020 has been published (implementation date November 2021).
The changes from the previous version are limited.
11-08-2020
Recently, ISO / CASCO has published a "Clarification" regarding the requirement in section 9.5.3.2 of the 17021-1 for applying the prescribed period for verification of the corrections and corrective actions for a major nonconformity. The reason is the current COVID-19 crisis and the limitations this entails for verifying corrections and corrective actions on location.
Read more20-07-2020
In July 2020, one organization received a new accreditation.
Read more29-06-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T001 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the reference to referencemethods on scopes of testlaboratories.
Explanatory document RvA-T049 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the implementation of EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Read more29-06-2020
RvA aligns with ILAC’s policy regarding the extension of the transition periode for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 until June 1 2021.
Read more22-06-2020
In June 2020, one organization received a new accreditation.
Read more15-05-2020
In May 2020, two organizations received a new accreditation.
Read more07-05-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T051 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the management of extraordinary events or circumstances (e.g. the outbreak of the current Corona virus) affecting the RvA, accredited bodies and their customers.
Read more07-04-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T051 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the management of extraordinary events or circumstances (e.g. the outbreak of the current Corona virus) affecting the RvA, accredited bodies and their customers.
Read more22-03-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T051 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the management of extraordinary events or circumstances (e.g. the outbreak of the current Corona virus) affecting the RvA, accredited bodies and their customers.
Read more19-03-2020
In March 2020, two organizations received a new accreditation.
Read more16-03-2020
12-03-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T051 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the management of extraordinary events or circumstances (e.g. the outbreak of the current Corona virus) affecting the RvA, accredited bodies and their customers.
Read more11-03-2020
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has recently changed the policy rules BR002 and BR011.
Read more09-03-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T051 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning the management of extraordinary events or circumstances (e.g. the outbreak of the current Corona virus) affecting the RvA, accredited bodies and their customers.
02-03-2020
RvA continuously monitors government and other external advice to assess possible risks related to the outbreak and spread of the Corona virus (Covid-19). As a result, RvA has taken, and will continue to take all necessary precautionary measures. These measures might impact assessments and meetings due to take place in affected areas.
Read more28-02-2020
28-02-2020
21-02-2020
In February 2020, one organization received a new accreditation.
Read more24-01-2020
In January 2020, two organizations received a new accreditation.
Read more08-01-2020
Explanatory document RvA-T0h40 describes the policy and practices of the RvA concerning shadow assessments.
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Specific Accreditation Protocol C009 contains a description for the accreditation of HKZ certification and NEN-EN 15224 certification according to NTA 8224.
This SAP serves as a practical supplement to RvA Policy Rule BR002 and was amended on January 07, 2020.
03-01-2020
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has published (new versions of) the following Specific Accreditation Protocols:
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