Is the Accreditation Body required to comply with Section 7.8.7. (assessment, interpretation) to be included in the scope of accreditation?
The answer to the question can be found in the clarification given in EA document EA 4-23 clause 8:
“To aid the customers of CABs that are looking for accredited opinion and interpretation it would be of benefit for the accreditation to be shown on the schedules of accreditation (if used) or shown on the certificate of accreditation.
If this is not the preferred option of the accreditation body, then the extent of opinion and interpretation across the CAB will need to be clearly understood and the contract review aspects of assessment thoroughly examined to ensure that the process is being well managed. »