1.1 This document contains minimum requirements for establishing and implementing an accreditation program for agencies testing and inspecting road and paving materials.

1.2 The criteria in this document are applicable to accreditation programs which accredit agencies testing and inspecting road and paving materials.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.