Accredited recertification audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and all management system standards across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE.
The process of recertification includes a reassessment of the organization's documented quality management system including a review of the Management System, where necessary, to be conducted before the expiry of three years term of validity. The recertification audits are planned and conducted to evaluate the continued fulfillment of all of the requirements of the relevant management system standard or other normative document.
The Renewal audit plan is verified to ensure that the majority of the audit time is given to verify the effective implementation of the management system in the locations where the organization's activities take place, including on-site audits of temporary sites for OHSAS. In Management System Audits, 80% of the audit time shall be given on-site.
The reassessment provides for a review of the past performance of the quality management system over the period of previous certification, including examination of the documents and records relating to the internal audits, management review and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions, etc.
It is the responsibility of the person assigned (of Lead Auditor status) to conduct the Reassessment and submit the report. The team leader also ensures that any Technical Expert / Specialist is not allowed to function independently and is always accompanied by an Auditor / Lead Auditor.
The process of Re-certification is planned by the AM. Advance notice is sent to the client. If the client agrees for the recertification, the Questionnaire, quotation and application review is done as per Procedure No. P06.
Re-certification audit shall be planned and conducted three months prior to the validity of the certificate to ensure continuity of certification in the likely event of any non-conformance found during the audit. In the case of 9/6 monthly surveillance frequency, the Re-certification audit can be clubbed with the Surveillance Audit.
Re-certification audit shall be conducted if the client applies for re-certification prior to expiry of the certificate and there is no major change in the client organization (legal, scope, etc.). However, if the client applies for recertification after the expiry date, Stage I will also be conducted.
Before proceeding to the client site, the team leader shall review all previous reports since the certification audit / last Reassessment by Performance Review and make a note of relevant points. If there are any of the following changes, a Stage 1 audit is required to be conducted:
Addition of new processes, services, regulatory requirements, new products/services.
Change of location of the certified organization.
Change of Top Management of the organization.
Significant changes to the management system, the client, or the context in which the management system is operating (e.g., changes to legislation) as identified in the Application Questionnaire.
The re-assessment programme shall at least ensure the following:
The effective interaction between all elements of the system & audit activities, with a Stage 1 audit in situations where there have been significant changes to the management system, the client, or the context in which the management system is operating (e.g., changes to legislation) as identified in the Application Questionnaire.
Overall effectiveness of the system in its entirety in the light of changes in operations.
Demonstrated commitment to maintain the effectiveness of the system.
Summary of Previous Audit Reports.
Whether all areas / processes / clauses have been audited at least once in the last three year cycle.
Any concentration of non-conformities against particular clauses/areas and effectiveness of corrective actions taken on non-conformities identified by Quality International — shall be closed within 15 days of recertification audit.
Objectives and Continual Improvement.
Whether the operation of the certified management system contributes to the achievement of the organization's policy and objectives.
In the case of multiple sites or certification to multiple management system standards being provided by Quality International, the planning ensures adequate on-site audit coverage to provide confidence in the certification.
Verify the OHS for the respective objectives and targets.
Hazard Identification & Assessment Controls.
Compliance towards Legal & Other requirements including customer requirements.
Verify the OHS management systems at the temporary site.
Verify the OHS management at the Multisite based on the Audit Program.
If NC is identified during the Re-Certification audit, the team leader shall ensure and communicate to the client that the Corrective Actions and the evidences are provided before the expiry of the certificate.
