Free PJLA Webinars
PJLA offers free webinars on various topics in relation to accreditation. These are for all interested parties including: laboratories seeking accreditation, accredited laboratories, assessors, consultants, etc.
Upcoming Webinars:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 10:00am ET
All You Want to Know About Conformity Assessment Schemes (Relax, It’s Legit!)
Why This Webinar Matters
Conformity Assessment Schemes are at the heart of certification, accreditation, and regulatory acceptance. Yet, many professionals work within schemes without fully understanding how they are designed, governed, evaluated, and recognized internationally. Robust, well-designed schemes are essential to ensuring confidence, consistency, and credibility forming the foundation upon which global trust, market acceptance, and effective accreditation are built.
What You Will Learn:
This highly practical 1-hour session will provide a complete and structured understanding of conformity assessment schemes, including:
- What a Conformity Assessment Scheme really is
- Scheme requirements at different accreditation standards (ISO/IEC 17024, 17065, 17021-1, 17020, 17025, etc)
- The core elements of a conformity assessment scheme
- Scheme development, validation, and lifecycle
- How schemes are evaluated under IAF MD 25
- The role of Scheme Owners, Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), and Accreditation Bodies (ABs)
Key Takeaways
By attending, you will:
- Gain a clear, structured understanding of conformity assessment schemes
- Learn how to develop, evaluate, and improve schemes
- Understand how schemes ensure credibility and trust in the market
- Align your activities with ISO/CASCO and IAF best practices
- Strengthen your role in the global conformity assessment ecosystem
Who Should Attend
This webinar is essential for:
- Accreditation Bodies (ISO/IEC 17011)
- Conformity Assessment Bodies (ISO/IEC 17024, 17065, 17021-1, 17020, 17025)
- Scheme Owners and Regulators
- Industry Associations and Technical Experts
- Consultants, Auditors, and Trainers
Presented By:
Dr. George Anastasopoulos
Technical and International Business Development Manager of PJLA
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