I don't think that the self vs independent assessment debate has anywhere else to go. Albert sent me an updated email that I think summarises the debate. I won't post the email but he very succinctly says that SANAS' requirements and procedures border on fascistic (my word) and that prospective agencies are sent back to modify their submissions to meet these standards. Under these circumstances, Albert argues, it is understandable to see that Theo and ABVA would regard R47-2 as law. Be that as it may - R47-2 or 1 for that matter, is not law and there is no piece of legislation, code of good practice or court precedent to suggest that self-verification is not acceptable.
The onus therefore lies on the procurement officer or the "measured entity" to decide what they will or won't accept, it certainly does not lie with the consultant or verification agency.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this debate. I can't say I won't bring it up again but in the absence of anything more concrete I can't see that we can flog this poor horse any more.
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