A certificate should be checked against the public register or verification service of the issuing certification body. Confirm the organization name, certificate number, standard, scope, sites, status, issue date and expiry date.
Warning signs
- No identifiable certification body
- No certificate number or public status check
- Scope does not match the activity being claimed
- Accreditation marks used without clear ownership
Need a technical scope review?
Tell us the standard, country, activities and locations involved.
How to apply this guidance
Use this information to prepare an internal discussion with process owners and responsible managers. Confirm the intended scope, identify applicable obligations, review current records and document any gap that could affect readiness. Assign an owner and target date for each action.
Evidence to prepare
Useful evidence may include policies, process maps, risk assessments, objectives, competence records, operational controls, monitoring results, internal audits, management review and corrective actions. The exact evidence depends on the standard, activities, sites and maturity of the organization.
Request technical clarification
Share the country, standard, sites, activities and target date. Our team can explain the assessment process, required information and next step without designing the management system being evaluated.