Surveillance audit Sample Clauses
A surveillance audit clause establishes the requirement for periodic reviews or inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with specified standards or contractual obligations. Typically, this clause outlines the frequency, scope, and procedures for these audits, which may include on-site visits, document reviews, or interviews with personnel. Its core practical function is to provide a mechanism for continuous oversight, helping to identify and address non-compliance issues early and maintain the integrity of the agreement over time.
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Surveillance audit. 1.2.1 To maintain the validity of the certificate, on-site annual surveillance audits must be carried out as a minimum. The due date is determined by the date of the last day of the initial certification audit. The first surveillance audit after the initial certification audit has to be scheduled for the due date and has to be carried out not later than 12 months after the certification decision.
Surveillance audit. 11.3.2.1 Surveillance audits are office and on-site audits, but are not necessarily full system audits, and shall be planned together with the other surveillance activities so that the certification body can maintain confidence that the certified management system continues to fulfil requirements between recertification audits. The surveillance audit programme shall include, at least
a) internal audits and management review,
b) a review of actions taken on nonconformities identified during the previous audit,
c) treatment of complaints,
d) effectiveness of the management system with regard to achieving the certified client's objectives,
e) progress of planned activities aimed at continual improvement, f) continuing operational control,
Surveillance audit. 11.3.2.1 Surveillance audits are office and on-site audits, but are not necessarily full system audits, and shall be planned together with the other surveillance activities so that the certification body can maintain confidence that the certified management system continues to fulfil requirements between recertification audits. The surveillance audit programme shall include, at least
a) internal audits and management review,
b) a review of actions taken on nonconformities identified during the previous audit,
c) treatment of complaints,
d) effectiveness of the management system with regard to achieving the certified client's objectives,
e) progress of planned activities aimed at continual improvement,
f) continuing operational control,
g) review of any changes, and
h) use of marks and/or any other reference to certification.
11.3.2.2 Surveillance audits shall be conducted at least once a year. The date of the first surveillance audit following initial certification shall not be more than 12 months from the last day of the stage 2 audit.
Surveillance audit. Surveillance audits shall be conducted regularly at the client site at least once in a year to confirm that the Client’s Management System continues to conform to the requirements of the standard to which it is certified. The first surveillance audit shall take place within twelve months from the last day of the stage –2 audit and failure to comply with this requirement will lead to suspension and subsequently withdrawal of certification. For the non-conformity raised during the surveillance audit the conditions stipulated in section 1.5 of this agreement shall be applicable In the case that a surveillance audit cannot be carried out because the client’s operations are affected owing to factors outside its control, e.g.: employee union strike, natural calamity, etc. the case shall be presented to JICS for a decision. JICS shall submit a formal report to the client .