KONTROLLSYSTEM

CRITERIA QUESTION

Does the scheme owner require CABs to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020 or equivalent with a relevant scope, or alternatively to be compliant with the ISEAL Assurance Code?

RESPONSE OPTIONS

No / Yes / Not applicable

REQUIREMENTS

• Accreditation must have been granted by an Accreditation Body that is a member of the Intern...

CRITERIA QUESTION

Does the scheme owner require that clients are audited on a regular, recurring basis?

RESPONSE OPTIONS

No / Yes

REQUIREMENTS

• The scheme owner defines this requirement in certification requirements/methodologies, or in the contract/agreement between the scheme owner and the AB, or in a separate accreditation manual.

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CRITERIA QUESTION

Is the frequency or intensity of an audit based in part on a risk assessment of the client?

RESPONSE OPTIONS

No / Yes / Not applicable

REQUIREMENTS

• documented risk management protocol detailing how the scheme assesses risk of clients or assurance providers and how it adapts the frequency or intensity of audits based on that risk assessment.
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CRITERIA QUESTION

Does the scheme owner specify the required intensity for each type of audit and the activities that must be carried out by CABs?

RESPONSE OPTIONS

No / Yes / not applicable

REQUIREMENTS

• Guidance to CABs on the types of activities required to be included in a full audit. 
• Activities might be: Document review (off-site) only / Documen...

CRITERIA QUESTION

Does the scheme owner allow or require CABs to do unscheduled audits?

RESPONSE OPTIONS

Not allowed / Allowed / Required / Not applicable

REQUIREMENTS

• The scheme owner defines this requirement in certification requirements/methodologies, or in the contract/agreement between the scheme owner and the AB, or in a separate accreditation manual.
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