BS 7502:1989

National foreword
Brief history
1. Object and field of application
2. Definitions
2.1 Test
2.2 Test method
2.3 Test report
2.4 Testing laboratory
2.5 Interlaboratory test comparisons
2.6 (Laboratory) proficiency testing
2.7 (Laboratory) accreditation
2.8 (Laboratory) accreditation system
2.9 (Laboratory) accreditation body
2.10 Accredited assessment
2.13 Laboratory assessor
3. Accreditation criteria
4. Scope of accreditation
5. Application for accreditation
6. Accreditation process
6.1 Summary
6.2 Information required for assessment
6.3 Appointment of the assessors
6.4 On-site assessment
6.5 Review of assessment documentation
6.6 Decision on accreditation
7. Assessors
7.1 Competence of assessors
7.2 Qualification procedure
7.3 Records
7.4 Procedures for assessors
7.5 Appointment of assessors
8. Assessment method
9. Assessment report
10. Proficiency testing
11. Surveillance of accredited laboratories
12. Accreditation for additional tests
13. Accredited laboratory test report
14. Subcontracting by accredited laboratories
Cooperating organizations

Assessment criteria to be used by third parties, such as accreditation bodies.