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Certification Process

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It Start with a Simple Step!

Each phase of our review process is meticulously planned to ensure fairness, objectivity, and thoroughness in every certification step.

A Step-by-Step Guide

We follow a structured, transparent, and rigorous approach to certification. Our process ensures that your organisation’s management system meets international standards while aligning with your business objectives.

Application Review

Pre-Assessment

Stage 1 Audit

Stage 2 Audit

Certification Decision

Certification Maintenance

Application Review

Kick-off

Your certification journey begins with a thorough review of your application. During this stage, we:

  • Define the scope of certification.
  • Set the timelines and deliverables.
  • Formalise the agreement and appoint a qualified lead auditor to guide you through the process.

Pre-Assessment Readiness

Optional

For organisations seeking additional preparedness, we offer an optional pre-assessment audit to evaluate your management system before the formal audit. This helps:

  • Identify potential non-conformities early.
  • Ensure your documentation aligns with relevant standards.
  • Provide time for corrective actions before the certification audit.

Stage 1 Audit

Preliminary Evaluation

This audit is conducted remotely or onsite and focuses on reviewing:

  • Your management system documentation and policies.
  • Mandatory compliance with applicable standard requirements.
  • Any initial gaps or non-conformities.
  • At the end of Stage 1, you’ll receive a detailed audit report outlining any issues and opportunities for improvement before advancing to Stage 2.

Stage 2 Audit

Comprehensive Assessment

The final audit stage takes place onsite and includes:

  • An in-depth evaluation of your implemented controls and processes.
  • A risk-based assessment of your management system effectiveness.
  • A review of corrective actions from Stage 1.
  • Upon successful completion of Stage 2, we compile an audit report outlining the final findings and opportunities for improvement.

Decision Process

Certification Decision Process

The RACERT Certification Committee carefully reviews:

  • The audit findings from Stage 2.
  • Any corrective actions taken.
  • Compliance with international accreditation standards.

If all requirements are met, your organisation will receive a Certificate of Conformance, valid for three years.

Certification Maintenance

& Surveillance Audits

Certification is valid for three years, but ongoing compliance is critical. To maintain certification, RACERT conducts:

  • Surveillance Audits: Annual risk-based audits in Year 2 and Year 3 to ensure continued effectiveness.
  • Re-certification Audit: Conducted before the certification expires to renew your status
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