The EA Horizontal Harmonization Committee (HHC) is a key committee within the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA). It is responsible for interpreting the ISO/IEC 17011 standard, which governs accreditation bodies, and promoting the consistent implementation of related ILAC, IAF, and EA guidelines. The committee ensures harmonization of accreditation practices among EA member organizations and supports internationally uniform approaches. This work includes harmonizing practices related to the assessment and accreditation of notified bodies concerning horizontal requirements. Additionally, the committee evaluates and approves sector-specific assessment programs.
FINAS is proud of Jenni Harjuoja's significant role in international accreditation collaboration, further strengthening Finland’s position in the development of accreditation practices.