:
a procedure when each individual
product is tested to determine if it
meets the designated standard. If the
testing procedures are adequate, the
procedure provides the highest possible
level of assurance that the product
conforms to a particular standard.
:
a procedure by which an authoritative
body gives formal recognition that a
body or person is competent to carry
out specific tasks. Accreditation means
that a body has been evaluated in accordance
with national standards of the Russian
Federation and has been found competent
and therefore is authorized to certify
companies which have successfully demonstrated
compliance to the GOST R Certification
System.
refers to
a procedure when test samples are selected
at random from the marketplace.
:
biologically active substance, or nutraceutical, or food supplementa.
refers to
a procedure when a product sample is
selected from a production batch and
tested for conformance to the appropriate standard.
Batch-testing assumes that all products
in that batch conform to the standard.
It does not, however, ensure that a
specific untested product in the batch
will meet the standard nor does it furnish
information on the quality of products
produced in earlier or subsequent batches.
refers to
a procedure by which a third party (certification
body or testing laboratory) gives
a written reprot that a product, process,
or service conforms to specified requirements.
: an organization accredited for providing
certification services. The certification
body is responsible for thorough
and fare examination of a product, process,
or service to assure its conformance
to specific requirements in Russia.
: determination of whether a product,
process, or service conforms to particular
codes, standards, or specifications
of the Russian Federation. Activities
associated with conformity assessment
may include testing, certification,
accreditation, and registration of voluntary
certification systems with the authoritative
bodies.
: a procedure of investigating
alleged failures of products under use
conditions to determine the cause of
failure and to suggest appropriate corrective
action.
(supplier
of product, developer of processes, provider
of services): a person or legal
entity whose product, process, or service
is subjected to certification or has been
certified. The manufacturer must provides
a statement that his product, process, or
service certified in accordance with the
GOST R Certification System conform to
safety requirements. The manufacturer
is responsible for the appropriate use
of the Mark of Conformity and full compliance
with certification requirements.
: a
procedure by which the Russian Ministry of Health acknowleadges that teh nutritional supplement or vitamin is safe and conforms to the active national standards. The applicant is issued a State License (State Registration), and the product information is entered in the Federal Registry.
: assessment of the manufacturer's
production and quality control processes
to assure that the manufacturer's
quality control procedures are adequate.
(center) is an organization accredited
for testing (analysis) of products and
processes conducted in connection with
certification. The testing laboratory
(center) provides assurance that
a product or process has been tested
(analyzed) in conformance to specified
requirements and that the results of
the test (analysis) are true and impartial.
A laboratory seeking accreditation should
provide evidence that it has competent personnel, adequate equipment, and sufficient
knowledge of the testing procedures
for which
accreditation is sought.
is a procedure
to assure that the manufacturer's design
specifications can produce a product
that conforms to a particular standard. |