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Management System Has Been Implemented Consistently

3 main requirements for ISO certification audits that must be met by organizations before and during the audit process

  • The ISO system has been running for at least three months.
  • Operational activities have been documented according to procedures.
  • Evidence of implementation, such as forms, quality records, reports, and monitoring results, is available.

Management System Has Been Implemented Consistently

3 main requirements for ISO certification audits that must be met by organizations before and during the audit process

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Internal Audit and Management Review Have Been Carried Out

Internal audits have been conducted for the entire process.

  • Internal audits have been conducted across all processes.
  • Internal audit findings and corrective actions are documented.
  • Management reviews have been conducted, evidenced by minutes, attendance lists, and decision-making outcomes.

Internal Audit and Management Review Have Been Carried Out

Internal audits have been conducted for the entire process.

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Complete and Ready for Review Documents and Quality Records

3 main requirements for ISO certification audits that must be met by organizations before and during the audit process

  • Mandatory documents include: Quality policy, Quality objectives, SOPs, Quality manual (if used).
  • Quality records (evidence of implementation) such as inspection reports, measurement results, etc.

Complete and Ready for Review Documents and Quality Records

3 main requirements for ISO certification audits that must be met by organizations before and during the audit process

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Stages and Cycles
RCM Certification Process Flow
01

Certification Request

Organizations submit requests to the RCM Certification Body (CB/LS), either offline or online.

02

Offers and Contracts

RCM provides a proposal (scope, cost, duration), which is then agreed upon and signed.

03

Audit Preparation

Appointment of auditors, preparation of audit plans, and collection of initial documents (manuals, quality policies, etc.).

04

Stage 1 Audit

Document review audits and system implementation readiness. Typically conducted remotely, or as needed.

05

Stage 2 Audit

Field implementation audit: checking evidence of implementation of the quality management system.

06

Reports and Corrective Actions

If any non-conformities are found, the organization is required to follow up within a certain time limit.

07

Certification Decision

The technical team from the Certification Body reviews the audit results and determines the certification decision.

08

Certificate Issuance

ISO certificates are issued and valid for 3 years (with annual surveillance audits).

09

Surveillance Audit

Annual audits (year 1 and 2) to ensure the system remains consistently implemented.

10

Re-certification

After 3 years, a full re-audit is carried out to extend the validity period of the certificate. Otherwise, the certificate is no longer valid.