Inspection and testing activities shall be performed under administrative controls and specified criteria. More specifically, it is necessary to establish a methodology to identify those works that require inspection or testing and the technique to be applied.

21.1.5 Assessment

The adequacy and effectiveness of the quality assurance programme shall be assessed at different scopes, levels and frequencies. More specifically, management at all levels shall regularly assess the processes for which it is responsible, in order to determine its effectiveness and identify and correct those weaknesses and barriers that hinder the achievement of quality objec­tives. Additionally, audits, reviews, checks and other methods of assessment, performed by personnel not involved in the work being assessed, shall be conducted on behalf of management in order to promote improvement.