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Issue Date: April 2021

Approval by: Executive Committee

AFRAC EVALUATION PLAN TEMPLATE

Name of the Accreditation Body: …………………………………………………………………………

EVALUATION RE-EVALUATION FOLLOW UP VISIT

EXTENSION OF SCOPE / SUB-SCOPE: <Provide details of the scope extension applied for>

EVALUATION SCOPE
Accreditation of Calibration Laboratories
Accreditation of Testing Laboratories
Accreditation of Medical Laboratories
Accreditation of Inspection Bodies
Accreditation of Proficiency Testing Providers
Accreditation of Producers of Certified Reference materials
Accreditation of Product Certification Bodies
Accreditation of Person Certification Bodies
Other (specify):……………………………………………………………………………………

Accreditation of Management System Certification Bodies:

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)

Energy Management Systems (EnMS)

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS)

Other (specify):……………………………………………………………………

Team Leader (TL): ………………………………………………………………………………………

Team Members (TMs): ...……………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Observers / Trainee Evaluators: ……………………………………………………………………..

Evaluation date(s): …………………………………………………..

Type of Evaluation: On-site Remote

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General References:
• ISO/IEC 17011:2017
• AFRAC M001, M002, M004
• IAF/ILAC A2, IAF/ILAC A1/A2 Addendum; A3; IAF ML4
• ILAC R7; IAF ML2, AFRAC A004

References to ILAC/IAF mandatory requirements: (Delete non-applicable references as appropriate)

• ILAC P8, P9, P10, P14, P15

• IAF MD1, MD2, MD4, MD5; MD7, MD10, MD11, MD12, MD15, MD16, MD17, MD20, MD21,
MD22, MD23

Level 3: Generic, normative documents: (Delete non-applicable references as appropriate)

• Testing: ISO/IEC 17025 • Management Systems Certification: ISO/IEC

• Calibration: ISO/IEC 17025 17021-1
• Medical Testing: ISO 15189 • Certification of Persons: ISO/IEC 17024
• Inspection: ISO/IEC 17020 • Product Certification: ISO/IEC 17065
• Proficiency Testing Provision: ISO/IEC 17043
• Reference Material Production: ISO 17034

Level 4: Sector specific normative documents: (Delete non-applicable references as appropriate)

• EMS: ISO/IEC 17021-2

• QMS: ISO/IEC 17021-3
• FSMS: ISO TS 22003
• OH&SMS: ISO/IEC TS 17021-10
• EnMS ISO 50003

Applicable AFRAC, ILAC & IAF Resolutions

1. The objective of this peer evaluation is to verify that <name of AB> complies with AFRAC, IAF and
ILAC requirements in the scopes of <add scopes>.
2. This evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the evaluation plan with each team member
having responsibility for their assigned evaluation criteria.
3. Outstanding issues from the document review and previous evaluation will be followed-up with the
planned evaluation of the relevant criteria.
4. The evaluation team will meet at <state venue> on the day before the evaluation and regularly
throughout the evaluation, to review progress and consider any necessary changes to the evaluation
plan. The evaluation team will also meet in the evenings to discuss the day’s results and begin
development of the report and evaluation findings.
5. The evaluation plan includes a column for each team member with their assigned evaluation criteria
and timing however some flexibility may be required.

6. <AB name> is requested to: (Edit the below based on whether an on-site or remote evaluation)

i) Provide an office (and other relevant administrative support) for the evaluation team to meet,
discuss and to prepare the report during the evaluation.
ii) Provide a brief introductory presentation about the organization: please limit this briefing to no
more than 30 minutes.
iii) Provide the evaluation team with a short tour of the premises before the commencement of the
evaluation.

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iv) Arrange for lunch and other breaks to be taken at times to suit staff and cultural norms. Whilst the
evaluation is being undertaken in the <AB> office, it is preferably that lunch is taken in the <AB>
office.
v) Arrange for the staff with direct responsibility for the areas subject to evaluation to be available for
discussions at the approximate times listed in this evaluation plan.
vi) Arrange for interpreters as needed for the office evaluation, as well as for assessments to be
witnessed by the evaluators.

Key: L – Lead responsibility to evaluate requirements & write up findings

C – Contribute with relevant information
NA – Not applicable

Clause ISO/IEC 17011:2017 Requirements TL TM TM TM

4. General Requirements
4.1 Legal entity
4.2 Accreditation agreement
4.3 Use of accreditation symbols and other claims of accreditation
4.4 Impartiality requirements
4.5 Financing and liability
4.6 Establishing accreditation schemes
5. Structural Requirements
6. Resource Requirements
6.1 Competence of personnel
6.2 Personnel involved in the accreditation process
6.3 Personnel records
6.4 Outsourcing
7. Process Requirements
7.1 Accreditation requirements
7.2 Application for accreditation
7.3 Resource review
7.4 Preparation for assessment
7.5 Review of documented information
7.6 Assessment
7.7 Accreditation decision-making
7.8 Accreditation information
7.9 Accreditation cycle
7.10 Extending accreditation
7.11 Suspending, withdrawing or reducing accreditation
7.12 Complaints
7.13 Appeals
7.14 Records on conformity assessment bodies
8. Information Requirements
8.1 Confidential information
8.2 Publicly available information
9. Management System Requirements
9.1 General
9.2 Management system
9.3 Document control
9.4 Records control
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Clause ISO/IEC 17011:2017 Requirements TL TM TM TM

9.5 Nonconformities and corrective actions
9.6 Improvements
9.7 Internal audits
9.8 Management reviews

Clauses AFRAC M002 Requirements TL TM TM TM

Full compliance to ISO/IEC 17011:2017, ILAC and/or IAF mandatory
2.2.1
requirements and applicable AFRAC documents (M001, A004)
CABs comply fully with the relevant international accreditation
2.2.2 standards, applicable normative documents and any related
ILAC/IAF/AFRAC guidance or interpretations thereof.
Recognise the operation of other signatory accreditation systems as
2.2.3
equivalent to its own.
Recommend and promote the acceptance of the certificates and
reports issued by conformity assessment bodies accredited by the
2.2.4
other Signatories as being equal to those of its own accredited
conformity assessment bodies.
2.2.5 Investigate all complaints referred to it by another Signatory.
2.2.6 As per clause 2.2.2 in the section below (M001)
2.2.7 Contribute to the work of the MRA Council as appropriate.
Participate in the meetings of the Committees, sub-committees and/or
2.2.8
working groups of AFRAC as appropriate.
2.2.9 As per clause 2.2.1.7 in the section below (M001)
Cooperate with other developing accreditation bodies and National
2.2.10
Accreditation Focal Points (NAFP) in the African region.
2.2.11 Use all information in a confidential and professional manner.

Clauses AFRAC M001 & IAF/ILAC A2 Requirements TL TM TM TM

Have demonstrated experience in the assessment of its accredited
CABs with at least one valid accreditation in each of the scopes
2.2.1.1
applied for.
Self-declarations for IAF level 4/5 scopes.
Have demonstrated experience in operating an AB and have access
2.2.1.2
to technical expertise in all aspects of its accreditation activities.
Specify routes for traceability and assess its implementation by CABs
2.2.1.3
(ILAC P10)
2.2.1.4 Meets the relevant requirements for PT activity (ILAC P9)
Abide by the requirements and obligations of the Regional (AFRAC
2.2.1.5
A001 Bylaws clause 5.1.1) & international Arrangements
2.2.1.6 Have evidence of promoting the Arrangement with major stakeholders
Contribute fair share of personnel resources for carrying out peer
evaluations at regional and/or global level. Each signatory shall
2.2.1.7
provide AFRAC with at least 1 evaluator for each scope for which it is
a signatory
Have implemented a cross frontier accreditation policy in accordance
2.2.1.8
with relevant IAF documents or taking into account ILAC G 21
Report any significant changes in its status and/or its operating
2.2.2 practices including the impact of these changes without delay to the
AFRAC Secretariat.

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Requirements for the use of the IAF / ILAC / AFRAC MLA/MRA

TL TM TM TM
Marks / Trademarks / Accreditation symbols
AFRAC
Rules for the use of the AFRAC Trademark and Tagline
A004
ILAC R 7 Rules for the Use of ILAC MRA Mark
Supplemental requirements for use of symbols and claims of
ILAC P8
accreditation by accredited CABs
IAF ML 2 Use of the IAF MLA Mark

ILAC
ILAC Documents TL TM TM TM
Designation
ILAC P9 ILAC Policy for participation in proficiency testing activities
ILAC P10 Policy on measurement traceability of measurement results
ILAC P14 ILAC policy for measurement uncertainty in calibration
Application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the accreditation of inspection
ILAC P15
bodies

IAF
IAF Documents TL TM TM TM
Designation
Audit and Certification of a management system operated by a multi-
IAF MD 1
site organization
IAF MD 2 Transfer of accredited certification of management systems
Use of Information and communication technology (ICT) for
IAF MD 4
auditing/assessment purposes
Determination of audit time of duration of Quality, Environmental and
IAF MD 5
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
IAF MD 7 Harmonization of Sanctions
Assessment of Certification Body Management of Competence in
IAF MD 10
Accordance with ISO/IEC 17021: 2011
Accreditation Assessment of CABs with Activities in Multiple
IAF MD 12
Countries
Collection of Data to Provide Indicators of Management System
IAF MD15
Certification Bodies' Performance
Application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the Accreditation of Food Safety
IAF MD16
Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Bodies
Witnessing Activities for the Accreditation of Management Systems
IAF MD 17
Certification Bodies
Generic Competence for AB Assessors: Application to ISO/IEC
IAF MD 20
17011
Requirements for the migration to ISO45001:2018 for OHSAS
IAF MD 21
18001:2007
Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 for the Certification of Occupational
IAF MD 22
Health & Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS)
Control of Entities operating on behalf of accredited Management
IAF MD 23
Systems Certification Bodies
IAF ML 4 Part 4, - Text of the IAF MLA
IAF ID1 Informative Document for QMS and EMS Scopes of Accreditation
Informative Document for Management of Extraordinary Events or
IAF ID3
Circumstances Affecting ABs, CABs and Certified Organizations
IAF ID4 Market Surveillance Visits to Certified Organizations
IAF ID12 Principles on Remote Assessment

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Schedule of activities during the evaluation.

This schedule shall include: place, time, and details of activities such as, evaluation of requirements, witness of meetings, witness of assessments, evaluation
team meetings, visit to the NMI, travelling, names of staff from the AB that will be involved in the activities. Etc., The draft program may include the names of the
CABs, however the final program shall not include CAB names and shall refer to assessments witnessed only as Witness 1, 2, 3, etc. together with an indication
of the MLA scope and field of activity.

Evaluation Dates TL TM1/DTL TM2 TM3

(Name and Scope) (Name and Scope) (Name and Scope) (Name and Scope)
Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

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