Introduction in IECEx
      ExTAG
       11.5    Implementation of ISO/IEC 17065
        The ExTAG is to consider the ExMC WG4 recommendation relating to 
        the implementation of ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Conformity assessment -- 
        Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services
        Document for consideration:
        
        ExTAG/298/Inf - The Implementation of ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity 
        assessment - Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes 
        and services
      ExMC
       12.2  I SO/IEC 17065 Implementation
         Members to note publication of the new ISO/IEC 17065 and consider 
        the proposed implementation plan as recommended by WG4 
   ExTAG/298/Inf
    In line with the publication of ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment 
    -- Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and 
    services it will be necessary for members to plan the implementation 
    of the requirements of the new Standard. ExMC WG4-Technical 
    Reference Group for Assessment of ExCBs and ExTLs suggest that 
    the following recommendation be taken to the ExMC:
     The IECEx System to follow the same implementation timetable as IAF, that is: 
     the transition period for ISO/IEC 17065:2012 would be three years from the date 
     of publication (15 September 2012).  That means it would have to be 
     implemented by all existing and applicant ExCBs by 15 September 2015.
    The ExTAG is asked to consider the WG4 recommendation and then 
    to report to their position to the ExMC Meeting.
    Major changes compared with 
    ISO/IEC Guide 65
      restructuring of this International Standard based 
      on the common structure adopted by ISO/CASCO; 
      modifications based on ISO/PAS 17001, ISO/PAS 
      17002, ISO/PAS 17003, ISO/PAS 17004 and 
      ISO/PAS 17005; 
      introduction of the ISO/IEC 17000 functional 
      approach in the process requirements of Clause 
      7; 
      information on the application of this 
      International Standard for processes and services 
      in Annex B; 
      revision of the terms and definitions in Clause 3; 
    Major changes compared with 
    ISO/IEC Guide 65 (continued)
      improvement of the impartiality requirements 
      (mechanism); 
      consolidation of the management system 
      requirements in Clause 8; 
      inclusion of principles for product certification 
      bodies and their activities in Annex A; 
      improvement by taking into account IAF GD 5; 
      inclusion of a reference to certification schemes, 
      for which further information is provided in 
      ISO/IEC 17067.