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ICS03.120.20
Certification and Accreditation Industry Standard of the People's Republic of China RB/T241—2018
Requirements for laboratory in the field of green products testing2018-06-04Issued
Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of ChinaImplemented on 2018-12-01
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Normative reference documents
Terms and definitions
Management requirements
Management system
Document control
Review of requirements, tenders and contracts
Subcontracting of testing
Purchase of services and supplies
Serving customers
Control of non-conforming testing work
Corrective action
Preventive measures
Control of records
Internal audit
Management review
5 Technical requirements
Facilities and environmental conditions
Test methods and method validation
Measurement traceability
Disposal of test items (samples):
Assurance of test result quality
Result report
Appendix A (Informative Appendix)
References
Comparison with GB/T27025
2008
This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T1.1-2009. This standard is proposed and managed by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China. RB/T241-2018
The drafting units of this standard are: China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment, China Institute of Inspection and Quarantine, China Standard Energy Efficiency Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., China Household Electrical Appliance Research Institute, China Electric Power Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Building Materials Inspection and Certification Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Weike Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Highway Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport, and China Automotive Certification Center. The main drafters of this standard are: Shi Xinbo, Zhang Qingbo, Chen Jinzhe, Lu Xing'an, Wang Ruohong, Qi Bing, Wu Guoping, Li Hong, Geng Lei, Zhang Mingzhu, Jiang Jing, Yang Yuzhai, Liu Guorong, Zhang Hongwei, and Qiang Yi. RB/T241—2018
This standard contains the requirements for green product testing institutions to prove that they have operated a management system, have technical capabilities, and can produce technically valid results.
This standard is mainly based on GB/T27025—2008, combined with the operation mode of capacity evaluation of green product testing institutions in my country and the characteristics of green product testing, and puts forward requirements for green product testing institutions. This standard is basically consistent with the clause number and clause name of GB/T27025-2008 in terms of structure and arrangement; compared with GB/T27025-2008, this standard deletes the requirements for calibration institutions. Appendix A of this standard is an informative appendix, which gives the comparison relationship with GB/T27025-2008. 1 Scope
Requirements for green product testing institutions
This standard specifies the competence requirements for green product testing institutions. This standard applies to first-party, second-party and third-party green product testing institutions, but not to calibration institutions. RB/T241-2018
This standard can also be used by green product testing institutions to establish a management system for quality, administration and technical operations. Customers, regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies of green product testing institutions can also use this standard to confirm or recognize the competence of green product testing institutions. 2 Normative references
The following documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For all referenced documents with dates, the versions with dates apply to this document. For any un-dated referenced documents, the latest version (including all revisions) applies to this document. GB/T15000.8—2003 Guidelines for working with standard samples (8) Use of certified standard samples GB/T15000.9—2004 Guidelines for working with standard samples (9) Calibration in analytical chemistry and use of certified samples GB/T27020 Operational requirements for various types of inspection bodies for conformity assessment GB/T27025—2008
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories General requirements for product certification bodies
GB/T27065—2004
GB/T33761-2017 General principles for green product evaluation RB/T242.1—2018
Requirements for green product certification bodies
Part 1: General
3 Terms and definitions
The terms and definitions defined in GB/T27025—2008 and GB/T33761—2017 apply to this document. For ease of use, some terms and definitions in GB/T337612017 are repeated below. 3.1
Green productgreenproduct
Products that meet environmental protection requirements, are harmless or less harmful to the ecological environment and human health, consume less resources and energy, and have high quality throughout their life cycle.
[Citation: GB/T33761-2017, definition 3.1] 4 Management requirements
4.1 Organization
4.1.1 The green product testing agency or its organization should be an entity that can bear legal responsibility, be responsible for the test data and results it produces, and bear the corresponding legal responsibilities. The green product testing agency should have a clear legal status, and those that do not have legal person status should be authorized by the legal entity to which it belongs.
4.1.2 The green product testing agency is responsible for ensuring that its green product testing work complies with the requirements of this standard and can meet the needs of customers, statutory management agencies or organizations that provide recognition to it. RB/T241—2018
4.1.3 The management system of the green product testing organization shall cover its work in fixed facilities, places away from its fixed facilities, or in related temporary or mobile facilities.
4.1.4 If the organization to which the green product testing organization belongs also engages in activities other than green product testing, it shall identify and take measures to avoid potential conflicts of interest and stipulate the responsibilities of the departments or positions and key personnel in the organization that are involved in or have an impact on green product testing. The green product testing organization shall not only clarify the organizational structure of the green product testing organization itself, but also clarify the organizational chart of the parent organization, showing the position of the green product testing organization in the parent organization and explaining other activities engaged in by the parent organization. If the green product testing organization is part of a larger organization, the organization shall ensure that its parts with conflicts of interest, such as production, commercial marketing or financial departments, do not have an adverse impact on the green product testing organization's compliance with the requirements of this standard. If a green product testing agency wishes to be recognized as a third-party green product testing agency, the green product testing agency should be able to demonstrate its impartiality and that it and its employees are not subject to any improper commercial, financial or other pressure that may affect their technical judgment. A third-party green product testing agency should not participate in any activities that may undermine the independence of its judgment and the integrity of its testing.
4.1.5 A green product testing agency should
a) Have management and technical personnel who, regardless of their other responsibilities, have the necessary authority and resources to perform their duties, including implementing, maintaining and improving the management system, identifying deviations from the management system or testing procedures, and taking measures to prevent or reduce these deviations (see 6.2
b) Have measures to ensure that its management and employees are not subject to any improper commercial, financial and other pressures and influences from inside or outside that may have a negative impact on the quality of work; have policies and procedures to protect customer confidential information and proprietary rights; d) Have policies and procedures to avoid involvement in any activities that may undermine their capabilities; including procedures to protect electronic storage and transmission results; determine the credibility of the green product testing agency in terms of accuracy, judgment or operational integrity; the organizational and management structure of the green product testing agency, its position in the legal entity to which it belongs, and the relationship between quality management, technical operations and special services, that is, the green product testing agency should clarify the relationship between its quality management, technical management and administrative management; f) Specify the responsibilities, powers and relationships of all management operations and verification personnel that have an impact on the quality of testing; g) Have personnel familiar with the relevant testing methods, procedures, objectives of green products. h) Have a technical manager who is fully responsible for technical operations and provides the resources required to ensure the quality of the operation of the green product testing organization; the technical manager of the green product testing organization can be a technical person, or a number of technical people responsible for different technical fields can form a management team, whose technical capabilities should cover all technical fields of testing activities conducted by the green product testing organization; i) Appoint an employee as the quality supervisor (regardless of the title), regardless of other duties, and give him the responsibility and authority to ensure that the quality-related management system is implemented and followed at all times; j)
Appoint agents for key management personnel:
k) Ensure that the personnel of the green product testing organization understand the interrelationship and importance of their activities, and how to contribute to the realization of the quality objectives of the management system.
4.1.6 The top management should ensure that an appropriate communication mechanism is established within the green product testing organization and communicate on matters related to the effectiveness of the management system.
4.1.7 The green product testing organization should establish a responsibility traceability mechanism and a supervision mechanism. 4.2 Management System
4.2.1 The green product testing agency shall establish, implement and maintain a management system that is appropriate to the scope of its green product testing activities; its policies, systems, plans, procedures and instructions shall be documented and meet the requirements required to ensure the quality of the test results of the green product testing agency. The system documents shall be communicated to the relevant personnel and understood, obtained and implemented by them. If the green product testing agency is part of an organization, the management system of the organization has covered the activities of the green product testing agency. The green product testing agency shall refine and summarize the provisions of the green product testing agency in the management system of the organization to form a quality manual and related supporting documents for the activities of the green product testing agency. If a separate management system is established for the green product testing agency, the management system shall cover all relevant departments that support the operation of the system. The quality manual shall be approved by the person in charge of the organization who is responsible for the management of the green product testing agency and related departments. 4.2.2 The quality-related policies in the management system of the green product testing agency, including the quality policy statement, shall be stated in the quality manual (regardless of its name). Overall objectives shall be established and reviewed during management review. The quality policy statement shall be issued under the authorization of the top management and shall include at least the following:
The commitment of the green product testing agency manager to good professional behavior and the quality of testing services provided to customers; a)
The manager's statement on the service standards of the green product testing agency; b)
c) The purpose of the management system related to quality; requiring all personnel of the green product testing agency who are related to testing activities to be familiar with the quality documents and implement these policies and procedures in their work;
The commitment of the green product testing agency manager to comply with this standard and continuously improve the effectiveness of the management system. e)
4.2.3 Top management shall provide evidence of commitment to establishing and implementing the management system and continually improving its effectiveness, and shall ensure that: management system requirements are integrated into the entire testing process; a)www.bzxz.net
resources required for the management system;
the management system achieves its expected results;
green product testing activities remain effective.
4.2.4 Top management shall communicate the importance of meeting customer requirements and statutory requirements to the organization. The quality manual shall include or specify supporting procedures, including technical procedures, and outline the structure of the documents used in the management system. 4.2.5
The roles and responsibilities of technical managers and quality supervisors shall be specified in the quality manual, including the responsibility for ensuring compliance with this standard. 4.2.7 When planning and implementing changes to the management system, top management shall ensure that the integrity of the management system is maintained. 4.3 Document Control
4.3.1 General Requirements
The green product testing organization shall establish and maintain procedures to control all documents (developed internally or from external sources) that constitute its management system, such as regulations, standards, other standardized documents, test methods, as well as drawings, software, specifications, instructions and manuals. The green product testing organization shall have a procedure for timely obtaining laws, regulations and policies related to green products, which includes the channels for obtaining them, timeliness, etc.
4.3.2 Approval and Release of Documents
4.3.2.1 All documents issued to personnel of the green product testing organization as part of the management system shall be reviewed and approved for use by authorized personnel before release. A control list or equivalent document control procedure that identifies the current revision status and distribution of documents in the management system shall be established and made easily accessible to prevent the use of invalid and/or obsolete documents. 4.3.2.2 The document control procedure shall ensure that:
a) the authorized version of the relevant documents is available in all work places that play an important role in the effective operation of the green product testing organization; b) the documents are reviewed regularly and revised when necessary to ensure their continued applicability and meet the requirements of use; c) invalid or obsolete documents are promptly removed from all uses or publications, or other methods are used to prevent misuse3
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d) Obsolete documents retained for legal or knowledge preservation purposes shall be appropriately marked. 4.3.2.3 The management system documents developed by the green product testing organization shall be uniquely identified. The identification shall include the release date and/or revision identification, page number, total number of pages or a mark indicating the end of the document and the issuing organization. 4.3.3 Document changes
4.3.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, changes to documents shall be reviewed and approved by the original review responsible person. The designated person shall obtain relevant background information on which the review and approval are based. 4.3.3.2 If feasible, the changes or new content should be indicated in the document or appropriate attachments. 4.3.3.3 If the document control system of the green product testing organization allows handwritten modifications to the document before the document is reprinted, the procedures and permissions for modification should be determined. Modifications should be clearly marked, signed with initials and date indicated. The revised documents should be officially released as soon as possible. 4.3.3.4 Procedures should be established to describe how to change and control files stored in computer systems. 4.4 Review of requirements, bids and contracts
The green product testing organization shall establish and maintain procedures for reviewing customer requirements, bids and contracts. These policies and procedures for reviewing green products for signing testing contracts should ensure that: a) the requirements, including the methods to be used, are fully specified, documented and easy to understand (see 5.42); b) the green product testing organization has the ability and resources to meet these requirements c) appropriate testing methods that meet the customer's requirements are selected (see 54.2) Any differences between the customer's requirements or tender and the contract are accepted by both the green product testing organization and the customer. Contract review requirements, post-test disposal methods, etc. should be agreed with the customer; they should be resolved before the start of the contract based on the needs of evaluating green products. Each contract should receive green product information. When applicable, the performance characteristics of green products, the testing process and storage and preservation facilities should be fully understood. The contract review should verify the authenticity of the green product sample information. The customer should be provided with the required relevant life cycle information. 4.4.2 Review records including any major changes should be kept. The relevant records of the discussion shall also be kept during the execution of the contract, and the content of the review shall include any work subcontracted by the green product testing agency. 4.4.4 The customer shall be notified of any deviation from the contract. 4.4.5 If the contract needs to be modified after the work begins, the same contract review process should be repeated and all affected personnel should be notified of all modifications.
Subcontracting of testing
When a green product testing agency needs to subcontract a testing project, it should subcontract it to a green product testing agency that meets the requirements of this standard and has the ability to complete the subcontracted project. The specific subcontracted testing project should obtain the written consent of the customer in advance. When the test report or certificate contains the results of the subcontracted project, it should be marked.
4.6 Procurement of services and supplies
4.6.1 Green product testing agencies should have policies and procedures for selecting and purchasing services and supplies that affect the quality of testing. There should also be procedures for purchasing, receiving and storing reagents and consumables related to testing. Green product testing agencies should identify the services and supplies that need to be controlled based on their own needs and take effective control measures. Generally, green product testing agencies purchase at least 3 types of supplies and services: a) Consumable or perishable items: such as culture media, standard substances, chemical reagents, test kits and glassware. When applicable, green product testing agencies should conduct 4
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compatibility inspection or verification of product name, specification, grade, production date, shelf life, ingredients, packaging, storage, quantity, and certification of conformity. For commercialized test kits, green product testing agencies should verify that the test kits have undergone technical evaluation and have corresponding information or records to prove it. When the proportion of unqualified items accepted by a certain brand is high, the green product testing agency should consider changing the brand of the supply; b) Equipment: When selecting equipment, the relevant requirements of the test method and this standard should be considered; the manufacturer records of the main equipment should be kept separately; for manufacturers whose equipment performance cannot continue to meet the requirements or cannot provide good after-sales service, the green product testing agency should consider changing the manufacturer;
C) When selecting calibration services, standard substances and reference standards, the traceability requirements of the measurement results should be met. 4.6.2 The green product testing agency should ensure that the purchased supplies, reagents and consumables that affect the quality of the test are put into use only after they have been inspected or otherwise verified to meet the standard specifications or requirements specified in the relevant test methods. The services and supplies used should meet the specified requirements. Records of compliance inspection activities taken should be kept. 4.6.3 The procurement documents for items that affect the output quality of the green product testing agency should contain information describing the purchased services and supplies. The technical content of these procurement documents should be reviewed and approved before they are issued. 4.6.4 The green product testing agency shall evaluate the suppliers of important consumables, supplies and services that affect the quality of testing, and keep records of these evaluations and a list of approved suppliers. 4.7 Serving Customers
4.7.1 On the premise of ensuring confidentiality for other customers, the green product testing agency shall actively cooperate with the customer or its representative in clarifying customer requirements and monitoring the work-related operations in the green product testing agency. Such cooperation may include:
a) allowing the customer or its representative reasonable access to the relevant areas of the green product testing agency to directly observe the testing performed for them; b) the preparation, packaging and delivery of the test items required by the customer for verification purposes. Customers attach great importance to maintaining good technical communication with the green product testing agency and obtaining advice and guidance, as well as opinions and explanations based on the results. The green product testing agency shall maintain communication with customers, especially those with large business, throughout the work process. The green product testing agency shall notify customers of any delays or major deviations in the testing process. 4.7.2 The green product testing agency shall solicit feedback from customers, whether positive or negative. These opinions should be used and analyzed to improve the management system, testing activities and customer service. Examples of types of feedback include: customer satisfaction surveys, evaluating test reports with customers. 4.8 Complaints
Green product testing organizations should have policies and procedures for handling complaints from customers or other parties. Personnel involved in customer complaints and persons complained by customers should take appropriate avoidance measures. Records of all complaints and records of investigations and corrective actions taken by the green product testing organization in response to complaints should be kept (see 4.11). 4.9 Control of non-conforming testing work
4.9.1 Green product testing organizations should have policies and procedures to be implemented when any aspect of the testing work (including the entire process before, during and after the test), or the results of the work, do not conform to its procedures or the requirements agreed with the customer. The policy and procedures should ensure: a) determine the responsibility and authority for managing non-conforming work, specify the measures to be taken when non-conforming work is identified (including suspension of work, withholding of test reports, etc. when necessary); evaluate the severity of non-conforming work; b)
c) make corrections immediately and make a decision on the acceptability of non-conforming work; d) notify the customer and cancel the work when necessary; 5
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e) specify the responsibility for approving the resumption of work.
The identification of non-conforming work or problems in the management system or testing activities may occur in various links of the management system and technical operations, such as customer complaints, quality control, instrument calibration, verification of consumable materials, inspection or supervision of employees, verification of test report certificates, management review and internal or external audits.
Common non-conformities of green product testing organizations include (but are not limited to) environmental conditions of green product testing organizations not meeting requirements, handling time of test samples not meeting requirements, samples not being tested within the specified time, quality control results exceeding specified limits, unsatisfactory results of capability verification or comparison between green product testing organizations, etc. Green product testing organizations should analyze the causes of non-conformities that occur. For problems that are not accidental or individual, they should not only correct the problems that occur, but also initiate corrective measures in accordance with the requirements of this clause. All personnel of green product testing organizations should be familiar with the non-conformity work control procedures, especially those directly engaged in testing activities. Green product testing organizations should pay special attention to the implementation of non-conformity work control procedures during internal audits. 4.9.2 When the evaluation shows that non-conformities may occur again, or when there is doubt about the compliance of the operation of the green product testing organization with its policies and procedures, the corrective action procedures specified in 4.11 should be implemented immediately. 4.10 Improvement
Green product testing organizations should continuously improve the effectiveness of the management system by implementing quality policies and quality objectives, applying audit results, data analysis, corrective and preventive measures, and management reviews. 4.11 Corrective Action
4.11.1 General Requirements
The green product testing organization shall establish policies and procedures and define the corresponding authority to implement corrective actions after identifying nonconforming work or deviations from policies and procedures in the management system or technical operations. Problems in the management system or technical operations of the green product testing organization can be identified through various activities, such as control of nonconforming work, internal or external audits, management reviews, customer feedback or employee observation. For nonconformities found, the green product testing organization should not only correct the problems that occurred, but also conduct a comprehensive and detailed analysis to determine whether the nonconformity is an isolated incident, whether it will occur again, find the root cause of the problem, and initiate corrective actions as required by this clause. 4.11.2 Cause Analysis
The corrective action procedure should start with an investigation to determine the root cause of the problem. Cause analysis is the most critical and sometimes the most difficult part of the corrective action procedure. The root cause is usually not obvious, so all potential causes of the problem need to be carefully analyzed. Potential causes may include: customer requirements, samples, sample specifications, methods and procedures, employee skills and training, consumables, equipment and its calibration. It is rare that only corrections are made to non-conformities without corrective actions. For example, in accreditation reviews, it is often found that green product testing organizations do not participate in proficiency testing as required by the accreditation body, and only provide evidence of subsequent participation in proficiency testing. This measure is inadequate. Green product testing organizations should comprehensively analyze the root causes of non-participation in proficiency testing, such as insufficient funds, incomplete proficiency testing plans, lack of effective supervision of the implementation of plans, etc., so as to take effective corrective measures. 4.11.3 Selection and implementation of corrective measures
When corrective measures are required, green product testing organizations should identify potential corrective measures and select and implement measures that are most likely to eliminate the problem and prevent it from recurring. Corrective measures should be commensurate with the severity of the problem and the size of the risk. Green product testing organizations should document and implement any changes required by the corrective action investigation. 6
4.11.4 Monitoring of corrective actions
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Green product testing organizations should monitor the results of corrective actions to ensure that the corrective actions taken are effective. 4.11.5 Additional Audits
When the identification of nonconformities or deviations raises doubts about the green product testing organization's compliance with its policies and procedures, or with this standard, the green product testing organization shall audit the relevant activity areas as soon as possible in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.14. Additional audits are often conducted after the implementation of corrective actions to determine the effectiveness of the corrective actions. Additional audits are only necessary when the identified problems are serious or harmful to the business. 4.12 Preventive Actions
4.12.1 The causes of potential nonconformities and the required improvements, whether technical or related to the management system, should be identified. When improvement opportunities are identified, or preventive actions are required, these action plans should be developed, implemented and monitored to reduce the likelihood of similar nonconformities and take the opportunity to improve.
4.12.2 The preventive action procedure should include the initiation and control of actions to ensure their effectiveness. Note 1: Preventive action is a process of proactively identifying improvement opportunities in advance, rather than a reaction to problems or complaints that have been identified. Note 2: In addition to the review of operating procedures, preventive actions may also involve data analysis including trend and risk analysis results and proficiency testing results.
4.13 Control of records
4.13.1 General requirements
4.13.1.1 The green product testing organization shall establish and maintain procedures for identifying, collecting, indexing, accessing, archiving, storing, maintaining and cleaning quality records and technical records. Quality records shall include internal audit reports and management review reports as well as records of corrective and preventive measures. 4.13.1.2 All records shall be clear and accessible and stored and preserved in facilities with a suitable environment to prevent damage, deterioration and loss. The retention period of records shall be specified. When specific stakeholders make requests, the green product testing organization shall provide relevant information in a timely and comprehensive manner with the consent of the customer.
Records may be stored on any media, such as hard copy or electronic media. 4.13.1.3 All records shall be securely protected and confidential. 4.13.1.4 The green product testing organization shall have procedures to protect and back up records stored in electronic form and prevent unauthorized intrusion or modification. When a green product testing agency uses a laboratory information management system (LIMS), it should ensure that the system meets all relevant requirements, including audit paths, data security and integrity. The green product testing agency should fully confirm the compliance and suitability of the LIMS with relevant accreditation requirements and keep confirmation records; previous records should be kept for improvements and maintenance of the LIMS. 4.13.2 Technical records
4.13.2.1 The green product testing agency should keep records of original observations, derived data and sufficient information to establish audit paths, calibration records, employee records, and copies of each test report issued for the prescribed time. The records of each test should contain sufficient information to identify the factors affecting the uncertainty when possible and ensure that the test can be repeated under conditions as close to the original conditions as possible. The records should include the identification of the person responsible for sampling, the operator of each test, and the person who verifies the results. Green product testing institutions should ensure that all original records and data are easily accessible. The level of detail of the records should ensure that the testing activities can be repeated under conditions as close as possible. The records include but are not limited to the following information:
a) Sample description;
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Sample unique identification;
Testing method used;
Environmental conditions (when applicable);
Information on equipment and standard substances used;
Original observation records during the testing process and calculations based on the observation results; g)
Identification of relevant staff;
Copy of the test report;
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Other important information.
The copy of the test report can be a paper version or an unchangeable electronic version, which should include information such as the issuer of the report and the approval mark (if used).
Except for special circumstances, all technical records, including original records of testing, shall be kept for at least 6 years and not less than the life cycle of the tested product. If laws, regulations, accreditation bodies or customers require longer retention periods, green product testing organizations shall meet these requirements. Personnel or equipment records shall be retained throughout the period of personnel work or the period of use of equipment. After the personnel are transferred or the equipment is no longer in use, the personnel or equipment technical records shall be kept for another 6 years. Technical records, whether electronic or paper records, shall include information and original data observed from the receipt of samples to the issuance of test reports, and ensure the correspondence between samples and test reports throughout the process. Unless otherwise provided by relevant regulations, when the test results undertaken by the green product testing organization are used for product certification, administrative licensing, etc., the retention period of relevant technical records and report copies shall not be less than the validity period specified in the relevant product certification and administrative license. 4.13.2.2 Observations, data and calculations shall be recorded at the time of generation and can be identified according to specific task classifications. Green product testing organizations should save the original data and information of the test in the record form or in a book, or directly enter it into the information management system. When using a data processing system, if the system cannot automatically collect data, the green product testing organization should retain the original records.
The original record is the original observation data and information recorded by the test personnel during the test, not the data copied after the test. 4.13.2.3 When an error occurs in the record, each error should be crossed out and not erased to avoid blurring or disappearance of the handwriting, and the correct value should be filled in next to it. All changes to the record should be signed or signed by the person making the change. The same measures should be taken for electronically stored records to avoid loss or modification of original data. 4.14 Internal Audit
4.14.1 The green product testing organization should conduct internal audits of its activities regularly according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to verify that its operations continue to meet the requirements of the management system and this standard. The internal audit plan should cover all elements of the management system, including testing activities. The quality manager is responsible for planning and organizing internal audits in accordance with the requirements of the schedule and the needs of management. Audits should be performed by trained and qualified personnel, and auditors should be independent of the activities being audited as long as resources permit. The cycle of internal audits should normally be one year. 4.14.2 When problems found in the audit lead to doubts about the effectiveness of operations or the correctness or validity of the test results of the green product testing agency, the green product testing agency should take corrective measures in a timely manner. If the fragrance indicates that the results of the green product testing agency may have been affected, the customer should be notified in writing.
4.14.3 The scope of the audit activities, the audit findings and the corrective measures taken as a result should be recorded. 4.14.4 Follow-up audit activities should verify and record the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions. 4.15 Management Review
4.15.1 The top management of the green product testing agency should regularly review the management system and testing activities of the green product testing agency according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to ensure their continued applicability and effectiveness, and make necessary changes or improvements. Green Product Testing Agency 82 All records should be clear and accessible and stored and preserved in facilities with suitable environments to prevent damage, deterioration and loss. The retention period of records should be specified. When specific stakeholders make a request, the green product testing agency should provide relevant information in a timely and comprehensive manner after the customer agrees.
Records can be stored on any media, such as hard copy or electronic media. 4.13.1.3 All records should be kept safe and confidential. 4.13.1.4 Green product testing agencies should have procedures to protect and back up records stored in electronic form and prevent unauthorized intrusion or modification. When using an information management system (LIMS), green product testing agencies should ensure that the system meets all relevant requirements, including audit paths, data security and integrity. Green product testing agencies should fully confirm the compliance and suitability of LIMS with relevant accreditation requirements and retain confirmation records; previous records should be kept for improvements and maintenance of LIMS. 4.13.2 Technical Records
4.13.2.1 The green product testing organization shall keep records of original observations, derived data and sufficient information to establish audit paths, calibration records, employee records, and copies of each test report issued for a specified period of time. The records of each test shall contain sufficient information to identify the factors affecting the uncertainty when possible and to ensure that the test can be repeated under conditions as close to the original as possible. The records shall include the identification of the person responsible for sampling, the operator of each test, and the person who verifies the results. Green product testing institutions should ensure that all original records and data are easily accessible. The level of detail of the records should ensure that the testing activities can be repeated under conditions as close as possible. The records include but are not limited to the following information:
a) Sample description;
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Sample unique identification;
Testing method used;
Environmental conditions (when applicable);
Information on equipment and reference materials used;
Original observation records during the testing process and calculations based on the observation results; g)
Identification of relevant staff;
Copy of the test report;
h)
Other important information.
The copy of the test report can be a paper version or an unchangeable electronic version, which should include information such as the issuer of the report and the approval mark (if used).
Except for special circumstances, all technical records, including original records of testing, shall be kept for at least 6 years and not less than the life cycle of the tested product. If laws, regulations, accreditation bodies or customers require longer retention periods, green product testing organizations shall meet these requirements. Personnel or equipment records shall be retained throughout the period of personnel work or the period of use of equipment. After the personnel are transferred or the equipment is no longer in use, the personnel or equipment technical records shall be kept for another 6 years. Technical records, whether electronic or paper records, shall include information and original data observed from the receipt of samples to the issuance of test reports, and ensure the correspondence between samples and test reports throughout the process. Unless otherwise provided by relevant regulations, when the test results undertaken by the green product testing organization are used for product certification, administrative licensing, etc., the retention period of relevant technical records and report copies shall not be less than the validity period specified in the relevant product certification and administrative license. 4.13.2.2 Observations, data and calculations shall be recorded at the time of generation and can be identified according to specific task classifications. Green product testing organizations should save the original data and information of the test in the record form or in a book, or directly enter it into the information management system. When using a data processing system, if the system cannot automatically collect data, the green product testing organization should keep the original records.
The original record is the original observation data and information recorded by the test personnel during the test, not the data copied after the test. 4.13.2.3 When errors appear in the records, each error should be crossed out and not erased to avoid blurring or disappearance of the handwriting, and the correct value should be filled in next to it. All changes to the records should be signed or signed by the person making the changes. The same measures should be taken for electronically stored records to avoid loss or modification of original data. 4.14 Internal Audit
4.14.1 The green product testing organization should conduct internal audits of its activities regularly according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to verify that its operations continue to meet the requirements of the management system and this standard. The internal audit plan should cover all elements of the management system, including testing activities. The quality manager is responsible for planning and organizing internal audits in accordance with the requirements of the schedule and the needs of management. Audits should be performed by trained and qualified personnel, and auditors should be independent of the activities being audited as long as resources permit. The cycle of internal audits should normally be one year. 4.14.2 When problems found in the audit lead to doubts about the effectiveness of operations or the correctness or validity of the test results of the green product testing agency, the green product testing agency should take corrective measures in a timely manner. If the fragrance indicates that the results of the green product testing agency may have been affected, the customer should be notified in writing.
4.14.3 The scope of the audit activities, the audit findings and the corrective measures taken as a result should be recorded. 4.14.4 Follow-up audit activities should verify and record the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions. 4.15 Management Review
4.15.1 The top management of the green product testing agency should regularly review the management system and testing activities of the green product testing agency according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to ensure their continued applicability and effectiveness, and make necessary changes or improvements. Green Product Testing Agency 82 All records should be clear and accessible and stored and preserved in facilities with suitable environments to prevent damage, deterioration and loss. The retention period of records should be specified. When specific stakeholders make a request, the green product testing agency should provide relevant information in a timely and comprehensive manner after the customer agrees.
Records can be stored on any media, such as hard copy or electronic media. 4.13.1.3 All records should be securely protected and kept confidential. 4.13.1.4 Green product testing agencies should have procedures to protect and back up records stored in electronic form and prevent unauthorized intrusion or modification. When using an information management system (LIMS), green product testing agencies should ensure that the system meets all relevant requirements, including audit paths, data security and integrity. Green product testing agencies should fully confirm the compliance and suitability of LIMS with relevant accreditation requirements and retain confirmation records; previous records should be kept for improvements and maintenance of LIMS. 4.13.2 Technical Records
4.13.2.1 The green product testing organization shall keep records of original observations, derived data and sufficient information to establish audit paths, calibration records, employee records, and a copy of each test report issued for a specified period of time. The records of each test shall contain sufficient information to identify the factors affecting the uncertainty when possible and to ensure that the test can be repeated under conditions as close to the original as possible. The records shall include the identification of the person responsible for sampling, the operator of each test, and the person who verifies the results. Green product testing institutions should ensure that all original records and data are easily accessible. The level of detail of the records should ensure that the testing activities can be repeated under conditions as close as possible. The records include but are not limited to the following information:
a) Sample description;
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Sample unique identification;
Testing method used;
Environmental conditions (when applicable);
Information on equipment and standard substances used;
Original observation records during the testing process and calculations based on the observation results; g)
Identification of relevant staff;
Copy of the test report;
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Other important information.
The copy of the test report can be a paper version or an unchangeable electronic version, which should include information such as the issuer of the report and the approval mark (if used).
Except for special circumstances, all technical records, including original records of testing, shall be kept for at least 6 years and not less than the life cycle of the tested product. If laws, regulations, accreditation bodies or customers require longer retention periods, green product testing organizations shall meet these requirements. Personnel or equipment records shall be retained throughout the period of personnel work or the period of use of equipment. After the personnel are transferred or the equipment is no longer in use, the personnel or equipment technical records shall be kept for another 6 years. Technical records, whether electronic or paper records, shall include information and original data observed from the receipt of samples to the issuance of test reports, and ensure the correspondence between samples and test reports throughout the process. Unless otherwise provided by relevant regulations, when the test results undertaken by the green product testing organization are used for product certification, administrative licensing, etc., the retention period of relevant technical records and report copies shall not be less than the validity period specified in the relevant product certification and administrative license. 4.13.2.2 Observations, data and calculations shall be recorded at the time of generation and can be identified according to specific task classifications. Green product testing organizations should save the original data and information of the test in the record form or in a book, or directly enter it into the information management system. When using a data processing system, if the system cannot automatically collect data, the green product testing organization should retain the original records.
The original record is the original observation data and information recorded by the test personnel during the test, not the data copied after the test. 4.13.2.3 When an error occurs in the record, each error should be crossed out and not erased to avoid blurring or disappearance of the handwriting, and the correct value should be filled in next to it. All changes to the record should be signed or signed by the person making the change. The same measures should be taken for electronically stored records to avoid loss or modification of original data. 4.14 Internal Audit
4.14.1 The green product testing organization should conduct internal audits of its activities regularly according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to verify that its operations continue to meet the requirements of the management system and this standard. The internal audit plan should cover all elements of the management system, including testing activities. The quality manager is responsible for planning and organizing internal audits in accordance with the requirements of the schedule and the needs of management. Audits should be performed by trained and qualified personnel, and auditors should be independent of the activities being audited as long as resources permit. The cycle of internal audits should normally be one year. 4.14.2 When problems found in the audit lead to doubts about the effectiveness of operations or the correctness or validity of the test results of the green product testing agency, the green product testing agency should take corrective measures in a timely manner. If the fragrance indicates that the results of the green product testing agency may have been affected, the customer should be notified in writing.
4.14.3 The scope of the audit activities, the audit findings and the corrective measures taken as a result should be recorded. 4.14.4 Follow-up audit activities should verify and record the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions. 4.15 Management Review
4.15.1 The top management of the green product testing agency should regularly review the management system and testing activities of the green product testing agency according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to ensure their continued applicability and effectiveness, and make necessary changes or improvements. Green Product Testing Agency 82 Observations, data and calculations should be recorded at the time they are generated and can be identified by specific task classification. The green product testing organization should save the original data and information of the test in the record form or in a book, or directly enter it into the information management system. When using a data processing system, if the system cannot automatically collect data, the green product testing organization should retain the original records.
The original record is the original observation data and information recorded by the test personnel during the test, not the data copied after the test. 4.13.2.3 When errors appear in the record, each error should be crossed out and not erased to avoid blurring or disappearing, and the correct value should be filled in next to it. All changes to the record should be signed or signed by the person making the change. Equivalent measures should be taken for electronically stored records to avoid loss or modification of original data. 4.14 Internal Audit
4.14.1 The green product testing organization should conduct internal audits of its activities regularly according to a predetermined schedule and procedures to verify that its operations continue to meet the requirements of the management system and this standard. The internal audit plan should address all elements of the management system, including testing activities. The quality manager is responsible for planning and organizing internal audits in accordance with the schedule requirements and the needs of management. Audits should be performed by trained and qualified personnel, and auditors should be independent of the activities being audited as long as resources permit. The cycle of internal audits should normally be one year. 4.14.2 When problems found in the audit lead to doubts about the effectiveness of operations or the correctness or validity of the test results of the green product testing agency, the green product testing agency should take corrective measures in a timely manner. If the fragrance indicates that the results of the green product testing agency may have been affected, the customer should be notified in writing.
4.14.3 The scope of audit activities, audit findings and corrective measures taken as a result should be recorded. 4.14.4 Follow-up audit activities should verify and record the implementation and effectiveness of corrective measures. 4.15 Management Review
4.15.1 The top management of the green product testing organization shall regularly review the management system and testing activities of the green product testing organization according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to ensure their continued applicability and effectiveness, and make necessary changes or improvements.2 Observations, data and calculations should be recorded at the time they are generated and can be identified by specific task classification. The green product testing organization should save the original data and information of the test in the record form or in a book, or directly enter it into the information management system. When using a data processing system, if the system cannot automatically collect data, the green product testing organization should retain the original records.
The original record is the original observation data and information recorded by the test personnel during the test, not the data copied after the test. 4.13.2.3 When errors appear in the record, each error should be crossed out and not erased to avoid blurring or disappearing, and the correct value should be filled in next to it. All changes to the record should be signed or signed by the person making the change. Equivalent measures should be taken for electronically stored records to avoid loss or modification of original data. 4.14 Internal Audit
4.14.1 The green product testing organization should conduct internal audits of its activities regularly according to a predetermined schedule and procedures to verify that its operations continue to meet the requirements of the management system and this standard. The internal audit plan should address all elements of the management system, including testing activities. The quality manager is responsible for planning and organizing internal audits in accordance with the schedule requirements and the needs of management. Audits should be performed by trained and qualified personnel, and auditors should be independent of the activities being audited as long as resources permit. The cycle of internal audits should normally be one year. 4.14.2 When problems found in the audit lead to doubts about the effectiveness of operations or the correctness or validity of the test results of the green product testing agency, the green product testing agency should take corrective measures in a timely manner. If the fragrance indicates that the results of the green product testing agency may have been affected, the customer should be notified in writing.
4.14.3 The scope of audit activities, audit findings and corrective measures taken as a result should be recorded. 4.14.4 Follow-up audit activities should verify and record the implementation and effectiveness of corrective measures. 4.15 Management Review
4.15.1 The top management of the green product testing organization shall regularly review the management system and testing activities of the green product testing organization according to the predetermined schedule and procedures to ensure their continued applicability and effectiveness, and make necessary changes or improvements.
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