ASTM F3356-19a

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Designation: F3356 − 19 F3356 − 19a
Standard SpecificationPractice for
Conformity Assessment of Metal Detectors Used in Safety
and Security
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3356; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes the conformity assessment requirements for security systems and equipment. The design and
testing requirements for a product’s conformity assessment are specified in the applicable ASTM performance standards developed
by the ASTM F12 Committee on Security Systems and Equipment.
1.2 Conformity assessment requirements ensure the consistent application of the ASTM performance standards and
establishestablishes requirements of the certification body’s accreditation process and operation of certification programs.
1.3 Certification bodies, to acquire or maintain accreditation, shall meet and continue to meet the requirements established by
this specification, including any matter incorporated by reference.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F3020 Performance Specifications and Test Methods for Hand-Worn Metal Detectors Used in Safety and Security
F3278 Performance Specification Specifications and Test Methods for Hand-Held Metal Detectors Used in Safety and Security
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity assessment – Vocabulary and general principles
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 accreditation, n—third-party attestation related to a conformity assessment body conveying formal demonstration of its
competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks. ISO/IEC 17000
3.1.2 audit, n—systematic, independent, documented process for getting records, statements of fact, or other relevant
information and assessing them objectively to determine the extent to which specified requirements are fulfilled.
ISO/IEC 17000
This specificationpractice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.60
on Controlled Access Security, Search, and Screening Equipment.
Current edition approved April 1, 2019Aug. 1, 2019. Published May 2019September 2019. Originally approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 20182019 as
F3356 – 18.F3356 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/F3356-19.10.1520/F3356-19A.
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3.1.3 certification, n—a system whereby a third party independent organization determines that a supplier has demonstrated the
ability to make a product that complies with the requirements of the specification, authorizes the supplier to use a label on products
that comply with the requirements of the specification, and conducts a follow-up surveillance program to verify the methods the
supplier uses to determine conformance with the requirements of the specification.
3.1.4 certification body, n—third-party conformity assessment body operating certification schemes and attests to the conformity
of products.
3.1.5 certified product, n—product that has successfully been tested and found to conform by an appropriately accredited
certification body.
3.1.6 certified product listing, n—a publicly accessible listing of certified products.
3.1.7 complaint, n—expression of dissatisfaction, other than an appeal, from any source.
3.1.8 compliance/complaint,compliance/compliant, n—the condition of a model meeting or exceeding all applicable require-
ments of the specified standard as determined pursuant and subject to this specification.
3.1.9 conformity assessment, n—demonstration that specified requirements relating to a product, process system, person, or
body that have been fulfilled. ISO/IEC 17000
3.1.10 inspection, n—examination of a product, product design, service, process or manufacturing facility, and determination
of conformity with specific or (on the basis of professional judgment) general requirements.
Adapted from ISO/IEC 17000
3.1.11 manufacturer, n—a commercial enterprise engaged in fabricating a product.
3.1.12 mark of conformity—legally registered certification mark applied by or issued under the procedures of a third-party
certification system for a product, process, or service that is in conformity with specific standards or other technical specifications.
3.1.13 model, n—the manufacturer’s design, with unique specifications and characteristics, of a particular item.
3.1.14 product, n—one unit of a particular model.
3.1.15 quality assurance, n—all the planned and systematic activities implemented within the quality management system that
can be demonstrated to provide evidence that a product or service will fulfill claimed requirements with a verifiable and high
degree of confidence.
3.1.16 safety alert, n—notification to users or the public of an actual or potential safety issue with a specific product(s) or
model(s), including identification of the product(s) or model(s); a description of the concern, its ramifications, and how it was
identified; recommended actions to be taken; or other relevant information, or combinations thereof.
3.1.17 supplier, n—the entity that directs and controls the following: conformant product design, conformant product
manufacturing, conformant product quality assurance; or the entity that assumes the liability for the conformant product or
provides the warranty for the conformant product.
3.1.18 surveillance, n—sampling, inspection, tests, or other measures used on a periodic basis to determine the continued
conformance of products that are being made by the supplier to the requirements of the specification, or to assess the effectiveness
of the conformity assessment scheme.
3.1.19 suspension, n—temporary invalidation.
3.1.20 withdrawal, n—revocation or cancellation.
4. Certification Program for Performance Specification Standard F3278 and Performance Standard F3020
4.1 General Requirements:
4.1.1 Each product model shall be certified in accordance with Performance Standard F3020 for hand-worn metal detectors or
Performance Specification Standard F3278 for hand-held metal detectors. Product models that are labeled as certified to either of
those specifications shall meet all applicable requirements of that specification.
4.1.2 Suppliers shall not claim compliance with any part of the requirements of the applicable ASTM performance standard and
shall not use the name or identification of either of those specifications in any statements regarding their respective products unless
the product is certified to that specification.
4.1.3 Each compliant product model that has been certified and has entered the stream of commerce shall maintain its
certification status throughout its shelf life.
4.1.4 A compliant product model shall have a product label that meets the requirements specified in the applicable ASTM
performance standard and 4.4.
4.1.5 All certification shall be performed by a certification body that is independent of any supplier and meets the requirements
specified in 4.2, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065.
4.1.6 Certification bodies shall have a scope of accreditation to include this specification and the applicable ASTM performance
standard. The accreditation shall be issued by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Accreditation Forum
(IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).
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4.1.7 The certification body shall use a testing laboratory that is independent of any supplier and is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025
for the scope of this specification by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
4.1.7.1 The certification body may use more than one testing laboratory for completion of all the required tests. However, the
format of the data presented by the testing laboratory shall conform to the format given herein to facilitate accurate and consistent
evaluation and comparison of the model tested.
4.1.8 The certification body shall have a program for initial determination of conformance of product models. At a minimum,
the program shall include inspection, audit, and testing as required by the specification, including the following:
(1) Inspection of labeling and marking as specified in the applicable ASTM performance standard and 4.4,
(2) Visiting the supplier’s applicable manufacturing facilities, and
(3) Auditing the supplier’s management systems and related procedures, records, and documentation.
4.1.8.1 For surveillance audits where the manufacturer holds an ISO 9001:2008 or ISO 9001:2015 registration, the certification
body shall perform a defined audit, which includes a limited review of the manufacturer’s or supplier’s Quality Management
System. The audit shall include, at a minimum, a review of the ISO Certificate, the last two (2) audit reports issued by the ISO
Registrar / Certification Body and corrective action close out report.
4.2 Certification Body:
4.2.1 For both initial determination of compliance and surveillance, the certification body shall conduct inspection, audit, and
testing as specified in this section or as otherwise noted in this specification.
4.2.2 The certification body will accept, in their conformity assessment program, certification from other ISO 17065 accredited
certification bodies for requirements in the ASTM standard that are described in other standards, which include: electromagnetic
compatibility, environmental tolerance, and safety.
4.2.3 The certification body shall refuse to certify products that do not comply with all applicable requirements of this
specification.
4.2.4 The contractual provisions between the certification body and the supplier shall specify that certification is contingent on
compliance with all applicable requirements
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