Fundamentals of Certification and Quality Management

This section outlines the main aspects of certification and quality management. It covers procedures for product conformity assessment and accreditation in the field of conformity assessment in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It also examines the characteristics of the modules used for conformity assessment in European Union countries and the procedure for marking products with a conformity mark. Particular attention is given to the ISO 9000 series of international standards as a means of enhancing product competitiveness in domestic and foreign markets. To assess students' mastery of the theoretical material, the book includes review questions and a glossary of terms. It is intended for students at institutions of higher education and participants in continuing education programs, as well as for instructors, certification specialists, and managers and specialists at organizations and enterprises of various forms of ownership.