SAMR announced “one list, one database” management for CMA accreditation (Announcement No. 14 of 2026), effective 1 June 2026. The goal is to align accredited scopes with a national capability project library and improve oversight consistency.
Key points from public Q&A
- Library scope: mainly national/industry standards and ISO/IEC/ITU methods; designated methods published by competent authorities may also be included under rules.
- Application boundary: CMA scopes should map to library entries; methods outside the library generally cannot be reported with the CMA mark.
- Maintenance: labs and regulators may propose additions via the capability-project platform with supporting standard texts.
Practical actions
- Map current CMA methods to the library and prioritize high-volume items.
- Check product standards that cite method standards still missing from the library.
- Strengthen validation records, competence matrices and document control before assessment.
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Source summary: CNCA public FAQ on CMA “one list, one database”; informational only.