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Matrices of solid environmental samples are harmonized in the scopeshttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/matrices_of_solid_environmental_samples.aspx8/7/2023 9:00:00 PMMatrices of solid environmental samples are harmonized in the scopesIn 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 processhttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Changes-in-assessment-summary-form-.aspx6/30/2020 9:00:00 PMChanges in assessment summary form and their effects to the assessment processFINAS 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 managershttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Customer-bulletin---FINAS-desist-the-maintenance-of-the-list-of-managers.aspx7/18/2019 9:00:00 PMCustomer bulletin: FINAS has decided to desist the maintenance of the list of managersFINAS 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 issuehttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/blog_Accreditation_is_a_global_issue.aspx12/20/2018 10:00:00 PMBlog: Accreditation is a global issueMany 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.aspx5/13/2018 9:00:00 PMHow 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 assessorshttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Technical_assessor_training.aspx5/13/2018 9:00:00 PMWe train experts into technical assessorsExpert 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 fieldsTechnical assessor
New version of The 'Blue Guide'https://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/new_version_of_the_blue_guide.aspx8/7/2016 9:00:00 PMNew 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 FINAShttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/The-year-2015-in-FINAS.aspx3/14/2016 10:00:00 PMThe 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). article;evaluation;accreditation
NLF-adapted EU regulations and Notified Bodieshttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/NLF-adapted-EU-regulations-and-Notified-Bodies.aspx1/24/2016 10:00:00 PMNLF-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: legislation;NLF
Accreditation and certification; objectives and the main differenceshttps://www.finas.fi/sites/en/topical/articles/Pages/Accreditation-and-certification;-objectives-and-the-main-differences.aspx1/13/2016 10:00:00 PMAccreditation 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

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