Sector committees

The aim of the SAS sector committees is to interpret the accreditation requirements for specific sectors or fields. In doing so, they help conformity assessment bodies (CABs) and the SAS to reach a common understanding of these requirements. They thus make it easier for CABs to meet these requirements and for the SAS to assess compliance with them. The sector committees act as an important link between SAS and the relevant specialist fields. They are composed of representatives from interested parties (industries, trade associations, public authorities, etc.) and lead assessors and technical experts from SAS.

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Construction sector committee

The construction sector committee is an advisory body which interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements within the construction industry.

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Chemistry sector committee

The chemistry sector committee is an advisory body which interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements in the field of chemical analysis.

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Electrotechnics sector committee

The electrotechnics sector committee is an advisory body that interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements within the electrical engineering sector.

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Information technology sector committee

The “information technology” sector committee is an advisory body which interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements in the field of information technology.

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Calibration sector committee

The calibration sector committee is an advisory body which interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements in the fields of metrology, calibration and metrological traceability.

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Laboratory medicine sector committee

The laboratory medicine sector committee is an advisory body which interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements in the fields of medical laboratory analysis, diagnostics and healthcare.

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Agriculture sector committee

The agriculture sector committee is an advisory body that interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements in the field of agriculture.

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Food sector committee

The food sector committee is an advisory expert body that interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements in the fields of food testing, food safety and quality control.

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Legal medicine and crime scene investigation sector committee

The "legal medecine and crime scene investigation sector committee" harmonises the interpretation of accreditation requirements in forensic science and forensic medicine.

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Reference materials sector committee

The Reference materials sector committee is an advisory body that harmonises the interpretation of accreditation requirements for reference materials.

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Transportation of passengers and goods sector committee

The “Transportation of passengers and goods” sector committee is an advisory expert body that interprets and harmonises accreditation requirements in the fields of passenger and freight transport, safety, logistics and operational processes.

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Certification sector committee

The certification sector committee is an advisory expert body of the SAS which harmonises accreditation requirements for the certification of systems, products and persons.

Contact

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
Swiss Accreditation Service SAS
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern

info@sas.ch