Verification Body Policies & Public Information
Documentation required under ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065 for AmSpec’s Verification Body operations.
Introduction
As part of AmSpec’s operation as a Verification and Validation Body (VVB) for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Assurance, certain policies, conditions, and procedures are required to remain publicly accessible to comply with ISO/IEC 17029, ISO 14065, and accreditation body expectations.
This page centralizes those documents so that clients, auditors, and other stakeholders can easily access the policies governing impartiality, complaints and appeals, quality management, and the general conditions under which verification activities are delivered.
The content below reflects the official, controlled documents submitted by AmSpec Brazil’s Verification Body team and supports the accreditation process referenced in Leslie’s instructions.
1. Impartiality Policy
AmSpec guarantees that all GHG inventory verification activities are conducted impartially, without influence from commercial, financial, or organizational pressures. Risks to impartiality are identified and managed, and all parties involved in verification activities commit to confidentiality and impartiality agreements.
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2. Complaints & Appeals Policy
This policy outlines the formal channels for submitting complaints or appeals related to AmSpec’s verification services. It also details the expected response time, internal handling procedures, confidentiality requirements, and the roles responsible for managing and resolving each issue.
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3. Quality Policy
The Quality Policy describes AmSpec’s commitment to good professional practice, reliability, impartiality, service agility, qualified personnel, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
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4. General Conditions for Verification Services
These General Conditions define the roles and responsibilities of both AmSpec (the contracted party) and the client (the contracting party). Topics include confidentiality, labor aspects, contractual obligations, inventory publication requirements, termination rules, and liability.
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Note for Stakeholders
For questions about any of the documents above or for accreditation-related inquiries, please contact our Business Assurance & Sustainability team here.