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How to apply for accreditation

Organizations interested in applying to be accredited by SAAS must meet the criteria set out in SAAS Procedure 200 and ISO/IEC 17021. SAAS Procedure 200 specifies requirements regarding accreditation to conduct audits and the certification of organizations to social standards. The systems set out in Procedure 200 are binding to CBs accredited by SAAS for performing SA8000 and other social standard certifications. Procedure 200 includes requirements for certification body audit processes, auditor qualifications, procedures and issuance of certificates. In addition to the Procedure 200 document, Certification Bodies must conform with the supplemental SAAS Advisory 1, Advisory 2, Advisory 3, Advisory 4, Advisory 5, Advisory 6, Advisory 7 and Advisory 8.

ISO/IEC 17021 contains principles and requirements for the competence, consistency, and impartiality of an audit and the certification of management systems of all types and for bodies providing these activities. CBs interested in accreditation by SAAS must meet the requirements set out in ISO/IEC 17021.

SAAS Procedure 201 also provides critical information on the procedures for granting, maintaining, extending, reducing, suspending and withdrawing the accreditation of a CB by SAAS. This document should be read in conjunction with SAAS Procedure 200.

Please see the basic overview of the accreditation application process

Prospective certification bodies may apply for accreditation in one or more countries and are accredited based upon their ability to satisfy the SAAS accreditation criteria. SAAS accepts applications for CBs to conduct certification audits to SA8000. CBs accredited by SAAS are invited to apply to conduct BSCI and InterAction audits as well. Accreditation, when granted by SAAS, lasts for four years.

 

 
 

 

 
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