Transfer is subject to eligibility and pre-transfer review. The review normally considers certificate validity, issuing body, scope, previous audit results, unresolved nonconformities, complaints and the reason for transfer.
Public access and implementation
This information is publicly available without registration. Requests are recorded, assigned to an authorized function and handled according to the applicable procedure. Personnel with access to the information are subject to confidentiality, competence and conflict-of-interest controls.
Records and questions
Records are retained according to legal, contractual and management-system requirements. To request clarification, identify the organization, certificate or service reference, the matter concerned and the outcome requested. Personal information is processed only for handling and documenting the request.
Review and improvement
Applicable documents are reviewed when requirements, responsibilities or operating conditions change. Feedback, complaints, appeals, internal reviews and corrective actions are considered as inputs for maintaining clarity and effectiveness.