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Name :   Carol Julian
Organization :   KSU
Post Date :   9/11/2005

Glossary Comments
Glossary Term :  Accreditation
Definition :  
Comment :  Current:
(1) Formal recognition that a laboratory is competent to carry out specific tests or calibrations. (2) Procedure by which formal recognition is given that an entity is competent to carry out specific tasks.
Association: testing, standardization
Source: (1) NIST HB 150, (2) ISO Guide 2-6

Change:
(1) Formal recognition that a laboratory is competent to carry out specific tests or calibrations or types of tests or calibrations.
(2) Procedure by which formal recognition is given that an entity is competent to carry out specific tasks.

Nature of change: Additional language found in source definition (NIST HB 150)