Stage | Responsibility | Activity |
Initial Visit (Pre-assessment Visit) | Certification Body | Learning and understanding the supplier’s operations. Carrying out an evaluation to evaluate firm readiness. Reviewing supplier documentation for if it complies with ISO 9000 standards. Nonconformance is corrected by supplier before the formal assessment is scheduled. |
Verification | Third Party Auditor | Verifying if the suppliers implement their own procedures. Reviewing if procedures conform to the intent of the requirements of ISO 9000 standards. |
Granting | Certification Body | Granting certificate if results are satisfactory. Certificate is valid for 3 years. |
Follow-up | Third Party | Conducting periodic follow-up audits for surveillance. This is done every six months. |