PRE-AUDIT ASSESSMENT

We can undertake a pre-audit assessment to help you determine the likely workload and timescale for implementing a quality management system that will achieve certification. Once your organization is ready for certification, The certification body will begin the certification process.

THE 3 STEPS OF CERTIFICATION

APPLICATION

Application for registration is forwarded to the organization by the certification body. The application form can also be found on each standard page on the certification body website. This form provides us information about your organization so we can accurately define the scope of certification, the assessment duration and submit our proposal for certification.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is undertaken by the certification body auditors against the specific requirements of your chosen standard. This consists of two mandatory visits that form the Initial Certification Audit. Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that your management system has been fully operational for adequate time with effectiveness of each process, management review and full cycle of internal audits.

CERTIFICATION

Certificate is issued by the certification body on successful completion of the assessment. Certification is maintained through a programme of annual surveillance audits and a three yearly recertification audit.