Certification Process
Audit Information
Stage 1
The purpose of the stage 1 activity is to determine readiness for certification.
Stage 2
The purpose of stage 2 is to evaluate the implementation, including effectiveness, of the client’s management system.
Surveillance
The purpose of the surveillance audits is to give Kalos Certifications confidence that the client’s certified management system continues to fulfill requirements between recertification audits.
Recertification
The purpose of the recertification audit is to confirm the continued conformity and effectiveness of the management system as a whole, and its continued relevance and applicability for the scope of certification.