Is it possible to use the statement (ref requirement 8.3 of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015) on the primary packaging, the one that is in direct contact with the product like the tomatoes’ can, or the milk bottle?
The standard clearly stat that is not possible to add the certification mark on the packaging but is not so clear about the statement use.
“A certification body shall have rules governing the use of any statement on product packaging or in accompanying information that the certified client has a certified management system. Product packaging is considered as that which can be removed without the product disintegrating or being damaged. Accompanying information is considered as separately available or easily detachable. Type labels or identification plates are considered as part of the product.”
March 2017
It was agreed that according to the standard it is not possible to add the certification mark on the primary product packaging.
Bottles are packaging material, so the statement can appear on the bottle. The statement must refer to the management system not to the product.