Re-certification Flow
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Stage 1
Client Communication
The certification body contacts clients and informs them of the re-certification audit due date no later than three months before the certificate expires.
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Stage 2
Re-certification Application
Clients continuing their certification are processed in the same way as an initial certification application.
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Stage 3
Application Review
UPA LUK reviews the application until an agreement is issued in the contract document and a one-cycle audit plan is prepared.
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Stage 4
Audit Programme Determination
- Prepare the audit programme.
- Reach an agreement with the client for re-certification.
- Assign the audit team and issue an assignment letter.
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Stage 5
Audit Programme Implementation
- A stage 1 audit is conducted when there are significant changes to the client's management system and/or business processes.
- Based on the stage 1 audit results, the Team Leader prepares the plan and conducts the stage 2 audit.
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Attention
Audit Results
If major nonconformities are not addressed before the certification period ends:
- The client is not given a re-certification recommendation.
- Certification is not extended after its validity period ends.
- The client is informed and given an explanation of the consequences.
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Stage 7
Decision Review
- The re-certification audit results and audit-team verification are reviewed after compliance is confirmed.
- The review results are submitted to the Certification Manager as the decision maker.
- The client is informed of the review and verification results.
Remember the Due Date
The re-certification audit is communicated no later than three months before the certificate expires. Ensure that all major nonconformities are addressed before the certification expiry date.