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 ===== The Certification Process =====
-==== Initial Certification Audit ====
+==== Obtaining a Quote ====
-After selecting a few 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 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, including any exclusions (e.g., specific processes, product lines, services) for EACH site covered by the certification (Ref. The free [[https://committee.iso.org/home/tc176/iso-9001-auditing-practices-group.html|ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group]] “[[https://committee.iso.org/files/live/sites/tc176/files/documents/ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group docs/Auditing to ISO 9001 2015/APG-Scope_and_Applicability_Ver2_2020-02.pdf|Guidance on Scope and Applicability]]”)
+  * 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://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_public_portal_itar_landing|ITAR]])
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+If you're seeking certification for multiple sites (consisting of separate physical addresses, "virtual" sites, or "temporary" sites) within a single company, ref. IAF MD 1 "[[https://iaf.nu/en/iaf-documents/?cat_id=7|IAF Mandatory Document for the Audit and Certification of a Management System Operated by a Multi-Site Organization]]" for additional information.
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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), and have completed at least one full internal audit and one management review.
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-The new CB is required to follow the process defined in "[[https://iaf.nu/en/iaf-documents/?cat_id=7|IAF Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems]]".
+The new CB is required to follow the process defined in "[[https://iaf.nu/en/iaf-documents/?cat_id=7|IAF MD-1: IAF Mandatory Document for the Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems]]".
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