In what way is PACS different from product certification systems?
Basically both the types of schemes are complementary PACS is for products for which national level standards do not exist PACS can be based on company, association or BMTPC documents PACS emphasis is on performance rather than prescription If test methods do not exist, methods specifically developed for the applicant product can be used PACS is applicable to proprietary products also PACS procedures includes inspection of product already in use. PACS certificate namely PAC provides details, data, information, training needs, maintenance etc to the designer, installer/builder, user etc. Such information is not generally a part of product certification licenses of other systems.
