Certification Process
Our Certification Process, Step by Step
Our certification process is designed to be transparent, objective and proportionate to the size and complexity of your organisation. Here's exactly what happens from your first enquiry through to certification and beyond.
From Enquiry to Certificate
Enquiry & Application
You submit an application describing your organisation, sites, activities and the scope of certification you are seeking. We use this to prepare a quotation and an estimated audit duration.
Application Review
We confirm the scope is clear and achievable, and that we have no conflict of interest in acting as your certification body.
Stage 1 Audit
A documentation and readiness review to check your management system has been designed to meet the requirements of the standard, and to agree the Stage 2 audit plan.
Stage 2 Audit
An on-site (or remote, where justified) evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of your management system against the standard.
Certification Decision
A competent reviewer, independent of the audit, assesses the audit findings and makes the certification decision.
Certificate Issuance
Your certificate is issued, stating the standard, the scope of certification and its validity period.
Surveillance Audits
Carried out, typically annually, to confirm continued conformity with the standard.
Recertification
A full reassessment is carried out before the end of each three-year certification cycle to renew your certificate.
Throughout this process you will have a single point of contact for scheduling and administrative queries. If you have any questions about the process or would like a quotation, please get in touch or request a quote.
Ready to Begin Your Certification?
Tell us about your organisation and we'll come back with a clear, no-obligation quote.