is the definitive international standard providing general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of bodies performing validation and verification as conformity assessment activities.
Published in October 2019, (formally titled Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies ) applies to any body involved in confirming claims, assertions, or predictions. Unlike other standards that focus strictly on testing or inspection, 17029 focuses on the reliability of information declared in statements. iso iec 17029 pdf
: Focuses on impartiality , independence, and management of conflict of interest. It ensures that the validation/verification body remains objective in its findings. iso iec 17029 pdf