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* Non-Accredited CBs operate with complete independence and no oversight. While non-accredited CBs are typically far less expensive than accredited CBs, their credibility is limited to their reputation. The absence of oversight creates a lack of confidence… resulting in a significant risk that certificates issued by those CBs will not be accepted/ | * Non-Accredited CBs operate with complete independence and no oversight. While non-accredited CBs are typically far less expensive than accredited CBs, their credibility is limited to their reputation. The absence of oversight creates a lack of confidence… resulting in a significant risk that certificates issued by those CBs will not be accepted/ | ||
- | ===== The ISO 9001 Certification Process ===== | + | ===== The Certification Process ===== |
+ | ==== Obtaining a Quote ==== | ||
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+ | After selecting a few Certification Bodies (CBs), the first step in the certification process is to obtain a formal quotation (covering a 3-year certification period). The CB will require you to provide information that typically includes: | ||
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+ | * The desired “scope” of the certification, | ||
+ | * Identification of any “outsourced” or “subcontracted” processes (e.g., heat treating, chemical processing, coating, welding, brazing, destructive or non-destructive testing) | ||
+ | * The physical address(es) to be covered by the certification (audits of multiple sites may be based on a sampling of the locations rather than 100%) | ||
+ | * If certifying more than one site, the CB will need to know the “central location” from which the QMS is being administered (typically the HQ) | ||
+ | * The number of personnel (by Shift) performing quality-related activities covered by the scope of certification at each site (incl. full-time, part-time, contractors & seasonal workers) | ||
+ | * Language(s) spoken at the sites (which may necessitate a translator). | ||
+ | * Identification of any quality-related statutory or regulatory requirements applicable to the products and/or services provided (e.g., [[https:// | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round info 80%> | ||
+ | If you're seeking certification for multiple sites (consisting of separate physical addresses, " | ||
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==== Initial Certification Audit ==== | ==== Initial Certification Audit ==== | ||
- | After selecting | + | The quotation should include |
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+ | The “Stage 2” audit covers the entire QMS that YOU specified in your certification scope. The “Stage 2” audit normally takes place 15-30 days after the “Stage 1” audit… but can be scheduled later than that if you need additional time to finalize implementation. | ||
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+ | The “Stage 2” audit will be followed by annual “Surveillance” audits (coving approx. half the applicable standard) for 2 years. This completes the first 3-year certification cycle. | ||
==== Recertification Audits ==== | ==== Recertification Audits ==== | ||
- | After completing the " | + | After completing the first 3-year cycle, the contract with the CB must be renewed. |
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+ | Upon renewing your contract | ||
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<WRAP center round info 80%> | <WRAP center round info 80%> | ||
- | The new CB is required to follow the process defined in " | + | The new CB is required to follow the process defined in " |
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