1.  

Certification application

Upon the submission of an application to INNORPI (by mail, fax or e-mail), a form shall be filled in by the applicant company to give the information needed to draw up a certification estimate for a 3-year cycle.

2.  

Approval of the estimate

The certification process starts as soon as the certification estimate is approved by the applicant.

3.  

Documents review

INNORPI studies the company’s quality system documents to check that all requirements of the reference standard are covered.

4.  

Mock audit (optional

The mock audit (or pre-audit) helps having a rough assessment of the system compliance with the reference standard and helps setting a date for the certification audit.

5.  

Certification audit

If audit results are satisfactory, and upon recommendations of the impartial examination committee, a confirmation is required from INNORPI General Director to decide whether a conformity certificate is to be granted to the company for a 3- year cycle.

6.  

Surveillance

Annual surveillance audits are scheduled throughout the three years to check whether the quality management system remains in compliance with the reference standard. At the end of the third year, a full audit is carried out for renewal.