Matrices of solid environmental samples are harmonized in the scopes | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/matrices_of_solid_environmental_samples.aspx | 8/7/2023 9:00:00 PM | Matrices of solid environmental samples are harmonized in the scopes | In cooperation with a group of experts, FINAS has unified the matrices of solid environmental samples in the accredited scopes. In this information letter we tell about the background and justification for the unification work. In addition, information will be given about future procedures in laboratories whose scope includes various solid environmental samples as tested matrices. | | | |
Changes in assessment summary form and their effects to the assessment process | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Changes-in-assessment-summary-form-.aspx | 6/30/2020 9:00:00 PM | Changes in assessment summary form and their effects to the assessment process | FINAS has a form for a summary of an assessment. The summary and the possible non-conformities found during the assessment are written down on the form at the end of the assessment day. FINAS has made changes to the handling procedures of the non-conformities in the beginning of year the 2020. | | | |
Customer bulletin: FINAS has decided to desist the maintenance of the list of managers | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Customer-bulletin---FINAS-desist-the-maintenance-of-the-list-of-managers.aspx | 7/18/2019 9:00:00 PM | Customer bulletin: FINAS has decided to desist the maintenance of the list of managers | FINAS has maintained the list of managers (persons in charge) and of the changes in the managers for each accredited body. FINAS has decided to desist the maintenance of the list. | person in charge;Customer bulletin;accreditation;requirement | | |
Blog: Accreditation is a global issue | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/blog_Accreditation_is_a_global_issue.aspx | 12/20/2018 10:00:00 PM | Blog: Accreditation is a global issue | Many people have almost never heard of competence assessment and the term ‘accreditation’ in particular. What are these about? | accreditation | | |
How to refer to accreditation? | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Reference_to_accreditation.aspx | 5/13/2018 9:00:00 PM | How to refer to accreditation? | Accreditation is an international demonstration of an organisation's competence. The area in which the competence has been assessed is indicated by the scope of accreditation in the accreditation decision. | Reference to accreditation | | |
We train experts into technical assessors | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Technical_assessor_training.aspx | 5/13/2018 9:00:00 PM | We train experts into technical assessors | Expert assessors from various fields are required for accreditation and the related assessment visits. FINAS trains technical assessors for such tasks. Our assessors are top experts in their fields | Technical assessor | | |
New version of The 'Blue Guide' | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/new_version_of_the_blue_guide.aspx | 8/7/2016 9:00:00 PM | New version of The 'Blue Guide' | New version of The 'Blue Guide' on the implementation of EU product rules has been published. | accreditation;NLF | | |
The year 2015 in FINAS | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/The-year-2015-in-FINAS.aspx | 3/14/2016 10:00:00 PM | The year 2015 in FINAS |
The year 2015 was a year of many changes for the Finnish Accreditation Service (FINAS). At the beginning of the year, FINAS was amalgamated into the organisation of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (TUKES).
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NLF-adapted EU regulations and Notified Bodies | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/NLF-adapted-EU-regulations-and-Notified-Bodies.aspx | 1/24/2016 10:00:00 PM | NLF-adapted EU regulations and Notified Bodies |
FINAS and TEM will remind the various bodies of the schedules associated with the evaluations of the NLF compliant directives and EU regulations:
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Accreditation and certification; objectives and the main differences | https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Accreditation-and-certification;-objectives-and-the-main-differences.aspx | 1/13/2016 10:00:00 PM | Accreditation and certification; objectives and the main differences |
Accreditation and certification are third-party assessments grounded in international standards. These standards are used around the world. | accreditation;certification | | |