Are there any national policies for conformity assessment in the U.S.?
The U.S. conformity system operates in a decentralized manner, relying on a variety of tools for each industry sector. The National Conformity Assessment Principles for the United States articulates the principles for U.S. conformity assessment activities that will allow consumers, buyers, sellers, regulators and other interested parties to have confidence in the processes of providing conformity assessment, while avoiding the creation of unnecessary barriers to trade. Learn more about the National Conformity Assessment Principles. Access policy guidance on Federal Agency use of Conformity Assessment. U.S. government conformity assessment activities are addressed in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (Public Law 104-113) and by the OMB Circular A-119.
