Abstract
Risk assessment and risk-based thinking are both key aspects considering the multi-faceted activities inherent in Conformity Assessment. As an Accreditation Body (AB), risk assessment is used to ensure a consistent, data-based approach towards accreditation of conformity assessment bodies. The following paper presents methodology, lessons learned, and best practices found while conducting risk management at the AB level within the Global Conformity Assessment industry. It provides a framework for conducting a Modified Fink Risk Assessment and Analysis for use by various organizations, including accreditation and conformity assessment bodies, such as testing and calibration laboratories, inspection agencies, product and personnel certification bodies, management system certification bodies, etc.
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