Check the laboratory’s identity, location and accredited scope for the actual test method on the report. A laboratory name can cover several sites. The test method and site in your file should match the accreditation record applicable to the work.
| Check | Start with | Compare against |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name and address | Issuer and testing location on report | Official accreditation directory record |
| Accreditation identifier | Laboratory reference | Current certificate and scope schedule |
| Method and version | Test methods listed in report | Relevant scope entry or documented flexible scope |
| Status and dates | Dates of testing and issue | Scope in effect for the relevant work |
| Subcontracted work | Subcontract or separate result pages | Identity and scope of the laboratory that did that work |
Verify the directory trail
The ILAC guide to accredited conformity assessment bodies points buyers to accreditation body and accredited organisation directories. Use the body’s own scope entry and record the directory URL, document version and lookup date. If the name or address differs, ask the supplier to explain the relationship with evidence before relying on the entry.
Tie the scope back to the specific purchase
For a proposed DUP-CD-014 order, enter the exact market version and the method stated in any report supplied for it. Keep the laboratory scope check, authenticity check and product match as separate decisions. The catalogue model here illustrates purchase-file identity. It makes no claim about a laboratory or a particular test.
If a method family is listed broadly, request the exact evidence of coverage for the version and work reported. Keep unresolved items in an exception log with an owner and due date.
Buyer FAQs
Is an accreditation certificate enough by itself?
Use the accompanying scope and site details to determine whether the relevant work is covered.
Does a matching laboratory scope approve my tool?
It supports a decision about laboratory competence for that work. Product and market evidence require their own review.
Read the related guide on How to Check If a Product Is CE Marked—and Verify the Exact Model or request a model-specific quotation with the configuration you need.