When many enterprises first apply for ISO three system certification, they do not know much about ISO three system certification, and there are many questions. So, in order to help you better understand the ISO three system certification, we have compiled some common problems of enterprises applying for ISO three system certification, I hope it can be helpful to you!
Question 1: Can a newly established enterprise apply for ISO three system certification?
Under normal circumstances, the newly established enterprise management system can apply for certification after three months of operation (if the enterprise has been established for less than three months and the system has been in operation for less than three months, preparations can also be made first). Of course, whether the certification can be successfully handled depends on whether the enterprise has the corresponding business contract and whether the system operation meets the standard requirements.
Question 2: How to determine the scope of certification?
When many enterprises apply for ISO three system certification for the first time, they hope that the scope of certification is as large as possible, which proves that the management ability of the enterprise is strong. However, in fact, the scope of ISO three system certification needs to be determined according to the system scope of the enterprise, and the system scope is determined by the enterprise in combination with the business scope and the actual business activities. If the audit evidence does not accurately correspond to the scope of certification or cannot support the scope of certification, it may bring risks to the certification body and enterprise, so in general, the scope will be revised during the audit, otherwise it will lead to certification failure and so on. Enterprises should start from their own perspective, in line with the principle of seeking truth from facts, and the scope of the certification applied for and the scope of the set management system should be consistent with the actual situation.
Question 3: What is the ** of ISO three system certification?
The first problem of certification is a problem that all enterprises are more concerned about when applying for certification. The first level of ISO three system certification is related to the number of enterprises, industry and risk level. In addition, the single system certification, dual system certification, and three system certification are all different. Specifically, the enterprise needs to communicate with the certification body to determine.
Question 4: How long does it take to get ISO three system certification?
Under normal circumstances, it generally takes about 30 working days for an enterprise to successfully obtain the ISO three system certification from applying for ISO three system certification, and if the enterprise has urgent needs, it can be compressed to about 15-20 working days. Of course, the specific time also needs to be subject to the actual certification audit.
Question 5: Why is there an annual examination during the three-year validity period of the certificate?
According to the national certification and accreditation regulations, the system certificate issued by the certification body is valid for three years;In order to maintain the validity of the certificate, an annual examination is required every year from the date of issuance, which is the so-called two reviews in three years, with a distance of no more than 1 year between each time, and generally once every 10-12 months.
Question 6: Can the certification body be changed after the certificate expires?
According to the "Implementation Guide for the Conversion of Certification Certificates" formulated by the China Certification and Accreditation Association, the original certificate is about to expire in the certification period of the original certification body, the certificate is about to expire, and the certified organization voluntarily converts, and can issue a statement of the certified organization, it can be converted for the record, and the new certification body will do the certification. However, if the certification body suspends or revokes the certification certificate, from the date of the decision to suspend or revoke the certificate, other certification bodies shall not make a decision to issue the certification certificate to the same organization within one year. If there is any objection to the suspension or revocation of the certificate, you can apply to the Certification and Accreditation Association of China.
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