Certification Application

Organizations wishing to apply for certification should contact the certification body and complete the application forms.

Contract Review and Audit Preparation

The certification body will:

  • Define the certification scope.

  • Calculate the required man-days for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.

  • Provide a quotation, confirm the contract, and establish the audit plan.

Stage 1 Audit

  • Objective: To assess the readiness of the management system prior to the formal audit.

  • Method: Conducted at the certification body’s office through documentation provided by the applicant.

Stage 2 Audit

Conducted at the applicant’s premises to evaluate the actual implementation of the management system.

  • Audit Findings:

    • Major Non-conformity (Type 1): Mandatory corrective actions required.

    • Minor Non-conformity (Type 2): Recommendations for improvement.

    • Other observations and opportunities for improvement (OFI).

Technical Review of Certification File

Following the Stage 2 audit, the file will be reviewed by the certification body’s technical committee. If the file is complete and meets all requirements, a recommendation for certification will be made.

Issuance of Certificate

  • Validity Period: 3 years.

  • Certificate Content includes:

    • Name and address of the certified organization.

    • Certification scope.

    • Validity period (Effective and Expiry dates).

Periodic or Extraordinary Surveillance

  • Periodic Surveillance: Conducted every 12 months.

  • Extraordinary Surveillance: Conducted in the event of complaints or detected misuse of the certificate.

Re-certification

Organizations must apply for re-certification at least 2 months before the current certificate expires.

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION (IOSIN)
Insight – Partnership – Growth

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  • Contact: 0905.423.748 – 024.32 123 140
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