Accreditation process

A clear path to accreditation.

Every step, from application to reassessment, is defined in advance — you know what is assessed, who decides and when.

Steps

From application to reassessment

With the application we need

01
Application
Application
You submit an application with the requested scope, proof of legal status and your management system documentation.
02
Application review and quote
We review the application and our resources for the requested scope, then prepare a quote and an assessment plan.
03
Assessment
Document assessment
The assessment team reviews the documentation against the requirements of the standard and the accreditation rules.
04
On-site assessment
Assessment at the body's head office and sites, including witnessing of its work — audits, tests or inspections.
05
Corrective actions
For any nonconformities, the body provides root-cause analysis and corrective actions, which we then assess.
06
Decision
Accreditation decision
The decision is made by people who were not involved in the assessment. The body receives an accreditation certificate and a scope annex.
07
Maintaining accreditation
Surveillance
Regular surveillance assessments throughout the accreditation cycle confirm that the body continues to meet the requirements.
08
Reassessment
Before the cycle ends, a reassessment is carried out for a new accreditation cycle.

Accreditation cycle

Start of cycle

Document and on-site assessment, decision and issue of the accreditation certificate.

During the cycle

Regular assessments and witnessing confirm that competence is maintained.

End of cycle

A full assessment before the cycle ends, as the basis for a new accreditation decision.

Accreditation certificate

Every accreditation certificate comes with an annex — the scope of accreditation — stating exactly what the body is accredited for.

First step

Send us the basics about your body and the requested scope and you will receive application guidance and a quote.