1. Granting a Certificate:
After the audit phase, once the corrective actions are confirmed, the auditor recommends the certification to the committee, which consists of three members. The certification is awarded within 15 working days after the verification of corrective actions, following the committee's review and approval of the auditor’s report. Key considerations include:
o Certification decisions are made by individuals separate from those who performed the audit.
o Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit findings are analyzed.
o Verification of corrective actions for major nonconformities is performed.
o A decision is made regarding initial certification or renewal of certification.
2. Suspension of a Certificate:
Cybertryzub does not typically suspend certifications, except in exceptional cases. A client’s certification is invalidated during suspension until the situation is resolved.
Suspended status will be noted in the Cybertryzub client directory. Reasons for suspension can include:
o Persistent or significant failure to meet certification requirements.
o Refusal to allow surveillance or corrective audits.
o Voluntary request for suspension from the certificate holder.
o Inability to resolve suspension issues within the time frame set by Cybertryzub which may lead to certification withdrawal or scope reduction.
3. Maintaining a Certificate:
To maintain a certification, the following procedures must be followed:
Surveillance Audits:
● These audits are conducted on-site but are not necessarily full-system reviews.
● They occur at least once a year, though extensions may be justified if surveillance is delayed beyond 12 months.
● The audit covers various aspects, including internal audits, actions taken on previous nonconformities, the system’s effectiveness, progress in continuous improvement, any organizational changes, and compliance with certification marks and complaints.
● The audit team reports findings to the client, who must address any nonconformities promptly.
Re-Certification Audits:
● Conducted to verify the ongoing effectiveness and achievement of objectives and policies.
● These audits follow the same process as initial certifications.
Special Audits:
● These include intermediate audits for scope extensions, suspensions, reductions in certification scope, or audits triggered by complaints or a suspension event.
