VERIFICATION & VALIDATION
WHAT ARE VERIFICATION & VALIDATION BODIES?
Validation and Verification Body (VVB) refers to a third-party organization, independent from PCX Solutions and the Project Partner, that has been approved by PCX Solutions to carry out validation and verification of Projects to evaluate conformity with the PPRS.
WHO CAN BECOME A VVB?
ISO 14065:2020 ACCREDITATION
Demonstrated competence in auditing quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001), environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001), or in the conduct of validations and verifications of environmental information statements (e.g. ISO 14065:2020). Having the relevant accreditation by a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is desirable.
EXPERIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL AUDITING
Significant experience in environmental and/or social auditing, with knowledge of sustainability issues and independent assessment of Project activities against standards.
EXPERIENCE IN WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
​Experience in waste management systems, with knowledge of waste streams, value chains, circularity concepts, and plastics.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION OF INFORMATION
Signed Terms and Conditions for VVBs.
LEGAL STATUS OF THE VVB ENTITY
Evidence confirming legal status of the VVB entity to operate within legal frameworks.