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Approval for Certification1) If the implementation of corrections and corrective actions of any nonconformity is not verified within 6 months after the last day of stage 2, Stage 2 audit is re-implemented prior to recommending the certification. 2) In case of nonconformity, the certification may be granted after all corrective actions are verified through document review or if necessary at onsite. 3) Where the nonconformity is occurred at the sampling site, the certification may be granted when the same corrective action is taken place at all the rest of sites.
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Rejection for Application/Certification1) IIC has the right to accept or decline the application after the review. When it is declined, the reasons for declining the application will be notified in writing within 7 days. 2) Where a nonconformity is raised during the audit, the certification may be rejected or on hold pending satisfactory corrective action.
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Maintaining Certification1) The term of certification validity is 3 years from the issued date. 2) You must comply with the guideline and certification requirements of IIC in order to maintain the validity of certification within the effective period. 3) Even if the management system is certified, you are always liable for meeting in the continual suitability of the management system.
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Renewal1) If you wish to renew the certification, the renewal request must be submitted to IIC within a month before the expiration of certification. 2) You must fully inform IIC of any disciplinary action.
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Suspension1) Where there is a failure to maintain the certified management system. 2) Where the regular audit schedule is rejected without any specific reason. 3) Where misuse of certificate and certification logos are found. 4) Where the requirements of the Certification Audit Agreement are infringed. 5) Where suspension is voluntarily requested.
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WithdrawalIIC may withdraw or reduce the scope of certification where 1) The certification is obtained through deception or other illegal manners. 2) All corrective actions are not successfully closed out prior to the expiry of certification. 3) The certification is expired. 4) The suspension exceeds 6 months without resolving the issue resulted in the suspension.
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Extension or Reduction of Certification Scope1) The certification related change can be audited and applied within the regular audit schedule. 2) You may request the special audit to apply the certification related change.
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ReinstatementIIC may restore the suspended or expired certification where 1) The issue resulted in the suspension has been resolved within 6 months. 2) Following expiration of certification, the recertification activities are completed within 6 months.