Application and Contract:
Your company submits an application and signs a contract (master agreement).
Audit Team Assignment:
MNS assigns an auditor team.
Document Review:
We perform a document review (when required) for the management system (MS) and issue a report of conformance or non-conformance.
On-Site Readiness Review (ORR-Stage 1 Audit):
As the first stage of the certification process, we verify the readiness of the MS to continue with the certification process.
Certification Audit (Stage 2):
Our audit team conducts an on-site audit to verify conformity to the specified standard.
Independent Review:
A certification board reviewer recommends the final certification/re-certification decision.
Notification of Certification:
We notify your organization in writing, issue the certificate and publish the certification in our online listings.
Surveillance Audits:
We perform annual audits to verify the MS is being maintained.
Reassessment:
We perform reassessment audits in accordance with requirements. This is usually conducted at the end of the third year of assessment.