The document is structured to ensure that validation/verification bodies (VVBs) operate reliably across any sector. Key sections typically include:

If your organization plans to become a validated/verified body or wants to align internal audits with ISO/IEC 17029, follow these phases:

ISO 17025 focuses on the technical accuracy of a specific measurement result (e.g., "The voltage is 5.0V ± 0.1V"). ISO 17029 focuses on the judgment of a statement (e.g., "Company X is carbon neutral").

Because ISO 17029 is sector-neutral, it is used in conjunction with specific "programmes" (or schemes) that provide detailed rules for specific industries. Common Applications ISO/IEC 17029:2019(en), Conformity assessment

As ISO/IEC 17029 itself states, the standard provides "confirmation that claims are either plausible with regards to the intended future use (validation) or truthfully stated (verification)". This fundamental distinction ensures clarity in conformity assessment activities and prevents confusion between evaluating future projections and past performance.

What ISO/IEC 17029 Covers

To properly implement or prepare for an audit against this standard, obtaining the official document is crucial.

Compare your current operational workflows against the explicit requirements of the standard to identify missing policies.

ISO/IEC 17029 establishes the trust economy by ensuring that validation and verification bodies operate with unparalleled integrity, competence, and consistency. Securing an official copy of the equips your team with the exact framework needed to build market trust, comply with evolving environmental regulations, and operate at a global standard.

Confirmation that a projected or future claim is plausible and based on sound evidence.

Understanding ISO/IEC 17029: The Definitive Guide to Validation and Verification