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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 ===== |
| - | ==== Initial Certification Audit ==== | + | ==== Obtaining a Quote ==== |
| - | After selecting a few ISO 9001 Certification Bodies (CBs), the first step in the certification process is to obtain a quotation. | + | After selecting a few Certification Bodies (CBs), the first step in the certification process is to obtain a formal |
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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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| + | If you're seeking certification for multiple sites (consisting of separate physical addresses, " | ||
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| + | ==== Initial Certification Audit ==== | ||
| The quotation should include a mandatory “Stage 1” audit (sometimes called a “Document Review”), where an auditor will ensure that your company is prepared for the certification audit (Stage 2). This includes but is not limited to, ensuring that you have the required documentation (e.g., scope, quality policy, quality objectives), | The quotation should include a mandatory “Stage 1” audit (sometimes called a “Document Review”), where an auditor will ensure that your company is prepared for the certification audit (Stage 2). This includes but is not limited to, ensuring that you have the required documentation (e.g., scope, quality policy, quality objectives), | ||
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| - | 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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