Inquiry
The overall process for the certification audit.
Proposal
We will send the certification proposal to the client after reviewing their standard, scope and the number of employees in the company. This proposal will include the number of audit days and costs.
Certification Guide Dispatch
We will inform the client on the certification procedure and requirements in accordance to the certification issuing through Certification Guide.
Certification Application & Contract Agreement
We will go through the Certification Application with the client thereafter proceed to sign the Contract Agreement. Our consultant will arrange to meet up with the client to review the certification contract.
Establishing the Audit Plan with the Audit Team
Audit planner will comprise of an audit team according to “3.3 Audit Team Composition” upon reviewing the audit scope, the schedule and the auditor’s competence.
Stages of Audit
There are 2 main stages in the Audit.
Stage 1 is to audit the client’s management system documentation.
Stage 2 is to evaluate the implementation, including effectiveness, of the client’s management system. This will take place at the client’s site(s).
▷ Shall provide one copy of each surveillance report in relation to each client to Gcerti Singapore Pte Ltd.
Verification
Gcerti Singapore Pte Ltd. shall provide The Franchise with its decision or comments regarding the eligibility of each Gcerti Singapore Pte Ltd. Client for Certification in writing after receiving the audit report regarding that client.
Surveillance Audit
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.
▷ Shall provide one copy of each surveillance report in relation to each client to Gcerti Singapore Pte Ltd.
Verification
Gcerti Singapore Pte Ltd. shall provide The Franchise with its decision or comments regarding the eligibility of each Gcerti Singapore Pte Ltd. Client for continuing Certification in writing after receiving the surveillance report regarding that client.
Re-certification Audit
A re-certification audit shall be conducted in every 3 year, and shall be audited within validity date of certification.