Carnahan, L.
and Phelps, A.
(2018),
Conformity Assessment Considerations for Federal Agencies, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.2000-02, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=926758 (Accessed May 25, 2026)
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Conformity Assessment Considerations for Federal Agencies
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The Standards Coordination Office periodically publishes information related to standards and conformity assessment as a service. This document provides those not fully familiar with the field of conformity assessment an introduction to the complexities in developing, operating, using or relying on conformity assessment programs to meet Federal legislation or Federal government agency missions, regulations, or procurement requirements.Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 2000-02
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conformity assessment, standards, scheme owner, oversight
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