The questions people actually ask
Eight answers, each with a clause behind it.
Every answer opens with the short version, then explains it. Each one links to the clause record and the official source. None of them quotes the unpublished FDIS text.
What is ISO/IEC 17065?ISO/IEC 17065 is the international standard for bodies that certify products, processes and services. It sets theWhat is the latest version of ISO 17065?The edition in force is ISO/IEC 17065:2012. A second edition is at the Final Draft International Standard stageWhat changed in ISO/IEC FDIS 17065?The public foreword states three main changes: terminology updated to ISO/IEC 17000, preventive actions replaced byWho needs ISO 17065 certification?Bodies that certify products, processes or services need accreditation to ISO/IEC 17065. A manufacturer does not: it isWhat does an ISO 17065 audit checklist contain?An ISO 17065 checklist follows the clauses: legal entity and agreements, impartiality, structure and mechanism, peopleWhat are the ISO 17065 requirements?The requirements cover legal responsibility, impartiality, structure, competent resources, the full certificationHow do you prepare for the ISO 17065 revision?Keep the 2012 requirements live, build the risk and opportunity register now, refresh impartiality and competenceWhat is the difference between ISO 17065 and ISO 17021?ISO/IEC 17065 is for bodies certifying products, processes and services. ISO/IEC 17021 is for bodies auditing and