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In Japan I think observation of accreditation
scope of certification bodies has become very sever and it has made
certification bodies nervous about assessor's qualification for sectors
as an assessor are able to have only four sectors.In order to cover
the situation certification bodies have become to add so-called adequate
specialists to assessments.
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But originally ISO9001 makes a distinction between quality
management system requirements and product requirements. By means of
this distinction, ISO9001 applies to organizations providing products
of all generic product categories, and to all product quality characteristics.
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As a general tendency, diversification and specialization
in all industry have been increasing and an adequate specialist has
become difficult to find. Finally a most eligible specialist will be
a member of an auditee.
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Therefore I think loose applications of the scope are
preferable.
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