Applicant
Provide basic information↓
Pre-application consultation
We discuss the certification standard, scope, sites and organization profile.
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Certification Guide
Clear information from certification application through maintenance.
HOW IT WORKS
A transparent certification process
A transparent certification process
shared by the applicant and certification body
Audit activities and certification decisions are independently controlled, and corrective action for every nonconformity must be verified before the certification decision.
Applicant
Complete and submit application↓
Application receipt
We receive the application, preliminary questionnaire and other contract-review information.
Certification Body
Review application details↓
Application review & contract
We determine audit time, fees and schedule and conclude the certification audit contract.
Certification Body
Issue audit plan↓
Audit team assignment
We select an audit team competent for the scope and sector and establish the audit plan.
Joint
Corrective action if required↓
Stage 1 audit
We review management-system documentation and readiness and confirm whether Stage 2 can proceed.
Joint
Conduct on-site audit↓
Stage 2 audit
We evaluate implementation of the management system and conformity with the applicable standard at the site.
Applicant
Submit action results↓
Nonconformity corrective action
The applicant submits root-cause analysis, correction and corrective-action results for identified nonconformities.
Certification Body
Independent certification decision↓
Certification review & decision
Audit and corrective-action results are independently reviewed to decide certification.
Certification Body
Receive certificate↓
Certificate issuance
When certification is approved, registration is completed and the certificate is issued.
Joint
Maintain certification validity
Surveillance & recertification
Surveillance audits are conducted annually and recertification every three years.