ASSURANCE
Conformance
How requirements, profiles and evidence support conformance determinations.
Conformance language
Mandatory, recommended and permitted language should be interpreted according to each framework's normative publication. Informative examples do not replace normative requirements.
Conformance record
Record scope, version, applicable profile or tier, implemented requirements, exclusions, exceptions, evidence, test results, findings and decision authority.
Claim controls
Factual mapping or implementation statements should not be converted into certification, compliance, approval or endorsement claims without the applicable agreement and assessment basis.