Validation & Verification Body (VVB)

About Validation and Verification Body (VVB)

NISST is developing its Validation and Verification Body (VVB) activity to support credible and transparent assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and environmental information, with a focus on the iron and steel sector.

Accreditation status: Under Process

The National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST), under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, is developing its capabilities for undertaking greenhouse gas (GHG) validation and verification activities, with a focus on the iron and steel sector.

The proposed VVB activities aim to support credible, transparent and consistent assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and related environmental information in accordance with applicable standards, methodologies and programme requirements.

NISST is pursuing accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065 through the applicable accreditation process.

Scope of Services

The proposed scope of VVB activities may include the following, subject to accreditation and applicable programme requirements:

The final scope of services will be determined by the accreditation granted and the requirements of the applicable GHG programme.

Accreditation Status

Current status: Accreditation Under Process

NISST is currently in the process of pursuing accreditation as a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065.

The accreditation process is intended to establish the technical competence, impartiality and operational arrangements required for the proposed validation and verification activities.

Details of the accreditation, including the approved scope, accreditation number and validity, will be published on this website following formal grant of accreditation.

Policies and Procedures

NISST is developing the policies, procedures and management system documentation required for its proposed validation and verification activities.

The documentation is intended to establish a consistent approach to competence, impartiality, confidentiality, evaluation of environmental information, independent review, decision-making and record management.

Documents planned for publication

The applicable policies and procedures will be made available here, as appropriate, following approval and authorisation for publication.

Application Forms and Downloads

This section will provide access to relevant application forms, guidance documents and other resources relating to NISST’s proposed VVB activities.

Documents

The relevant documents and application forms will be published after approval and upon commencement of services within the applicable approved scope.

Note: Applications for accredited validation or verification services are not being invited under the proposed scope at this stage.

Complaints and Appeals

NISST is committed to establishing a transparent and impartial mechanism for handling complaints and appeals relating to its proposed validation and verification activities.

The mechanism will define the process for receiving, recording, reviewing and addressing complaints and appeals, while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring that decisions are handled by appropriately authorised and impartial personnel.

Until the relevant services are operational, this page is provided for information only and does not constitute an invitation to submit complaints or appeals concerning VVB engagements.

Contact Us: VVB Activities

For information regarding NISST’s proposed Validation and Verification Body activities and accreditation process, please contact:

Contact persons

Please note that accreditation is currently under process. The publication of this contact information does not imply that accredited validation or verification services are available.