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4 Phases
Phase I: Preparation for the Certification Audit
Documentation required and the scope for testing and verification (standard, directive, etc.) are defined in a discussion. A pre-audit can be agreed.
Phase II: Assessment of QM Documentation
The QM system is first checked on the basis of the documentation submitted for compliance with the relevant scope for testing, and the findings are listed in a report.
Phase III: In-Company Certification Audit
The auditors check and evaluate the efficacy of the QM system introduced. They will note any differences and weak points in the system compared with the requirements of the appropriate standard and will discuss possible remedies and improvements. On conclusion of the audit the company will receive a detailed audit report. If the report includes a positive assessment at this stage, the auditors will recommend certification. If the assessment is not yet positive, a re-audit will be arranged for those parts of the QM system that need to be corrected.
Phase IV: Issuing of Certificate, Surveillance Audit, Recertification Audit
The certification department issues the certificate based on the review of the provided audit documentation and on the auditors recommendation.
The certificate is valid for 3 to 5 years provided the annual surveillance audit is positive. Before the certificate´s validity expires, a recertification audit can be conducted to check the efficacy of the entire QM system and reissue the certificate for a further 3 to 5 years.
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