Surveillance and Re-Certification audit. The Client acknowledges that Intertek is required to perform (i) periodic visits (surveillance audits) of each certified Facility to ensure that the Client’s system(s)/program(s) continues to satisfy the requirements of the Standard(s) for which it is certified, (ii) special visits (announced or unannounced) to follow-up on issues identified during a previous visit, in response to changes identified by the Client or investigate any complaints Intertek may receive from any party indicating that the system(s)/program(s) may not conform to the requirements of the Standards for which it is certified, and (iii) re-certification audits of the Client’s system(s)/program(s) for the purpose of reevaluating the continual fulfillment of all requirements of the Standard(s). The date of the first surveillance audit following initial certification shall not be more than 12 months from the certification decision date (ideally 9 months from the certification date). Subsequent surveillance audits shall be conducted at least once a calendar year, except in recertification years. The re- certification audit shall take place during the third year of the certification period, approximately 3 months before the expiry of the certification. The duration of these audits is dependent upon the system(s)/program(s) performance history and other factors, and is subject to special provision if the Client makes major modifications to its system(s)/program(s) or if other changes take place which would affect the basis of the certification.
Surveillance and Re-Certification audit. The Client acknowledges that CMA is required to perform (i) periodic visits (surveillance audits) of each certified Facility to ensure that the Client’s system/program continues to satisfy the requirements of the Standard(s) for which it is certified, (ii) special visits to follow-up on issues identified during a previous visit, in response to changes identified by the Client or investigate any complaints CMA may receive from any party indicating that the system/program may not conform to the requirements of the Standards for which it is certified, and (iii) re-certification audits of the Client’s system(s)/program(s) for the purpose of re-evaluating the continual fulfillment of all requirements of the Standard. Surveillance audits shall take place at least once in a twelvemonth period, or as agreed contractually, whereas the re-certification audit shall take place during the third year of the certification period, approximately 3 months before the expiry of the certification. The duration of these audits is dependent upon the system/program performance history and other factors, and is subject to special provision if the Client makes major modifications to its system/program or if other changes take place which would affect the basis of the certification.
Surveillance and Re-Certification audit. The Client acknowledges that ARPL (Certification Division) is required to perform
Surveillance and Re-Certification audit. The Client acknowledges that ARPL (Certification Division) is required to perform (i) periodic visits (surveillance audits) of each certified Site to ensure that the Client’s system(s)/program(s) continues to satisfy the requirements of the Standard(s) for which it is certified, (ii) special visits to follow-up on issues identified during a previous visit, in response to changes identified by the Client or investigate any complaints ARPL (Certification Division) may receive from any party indicating that the system(s)/program(s) may not conform to the requirements of the Standards for which it is certified, and (iii) re-certification audits of the Client’s system(s)/program(s) for the purpose of reevaluating the continual fulfillment of all requirements of the Standard(s). Surveillance audits shall take place at least once in a twelve- month period, or as agreed contractually, whereas the re-certification audit shall take place during the third year of the certification period, approximately 3 months before the expiry of the certification. The duration of these audits is dependent upon the system(s)/program(s) performance history and other factors, and is subject to special provision if the Client makes major modifications to its system(s)/program(s) or if other changes take place which would affect the basis of the certification.
