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Appeals vs Complaints
Both the ISO 17024 and the ASTM E2659 standards require processes to handle appeals and complaints. But distinguishing between appeals...
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Can certificate issuers grant designations per ASTM E2659?
The short answer: Yes, But a longer answer provides importanct context. As background, I have served as the convener and technical lead...
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Can a certificate be required by a third party per ASTM E2659?
I received a question about the ASTM E2659 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs and thought others might benefit from hearing the...
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Certification vs Certificate Program
Certification and certificate programs are both voluntary credentials issued to individuals, but despite their similarities,...
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