The Certification Process
Eight steps, from first enquiry to annual surveillance.
- 1
Enquiry & application
Send us the application and questionnaire. We reply with the audit duration and a fee proposal.
- 2
Certification agreement
If you accept the proposal, sign the certification agreement and return it by email or fax.
- 3
Audit plan issued
The audit team leader sends you the audit plan before the visit.
- 4
Pre-audit (optional)
optionalIf you wish, a pre-audit can be carried out before Stage 1 and Stage 2. This is not mandatory.
- 5
Audit (Stage 1 & Stage 2)
Stage 1 reviews documentation; Stage 2 is the on-site audit. Any nonconformity must be corrected.
- 6
Certification decision
Once corrective action is complete, the certification committee decides on registration.
- 7
Certificate issued
Following a positive decision, the certificate is issued.
- 8
Surveillance audit
every yearAt least once a year, a surveillance audit confirms the system is still in place.
Ready to start at step 1?
Tell us your organisation’s size and the standards you need, and we will send the audit duration and fee proposal.