Scope Reduction & Expansion Certification Steps

This procedure outlines the process of granting scope reduction or extension in certification. It ensures requests are reviewed by an independent competent authority to maintain compliance and relevance. Scope changes may occur during surveillance, recertification, or separately, without affecting certificate validity.

• Application Submission: Clients must submit a formal application to request scope expansion or reduction, ensuring all details of changes are clearly documented.
• Review & Evaluation: The certification team reviews the application, analyzing documents and requirements to identify impacts and audit needs for approval.
• Audit Execution: Audits for scope changes may be carried out during surveillance, recertification, or scheduled independently, ensuring thorough evaluation.
• Certificate Validity: Scope changes do not affect the validity period of the existing certificate, maintaining uninterrupted compliance and recognition status.
• Decision & Outcome: Approval or refusal depends on compliance with standards. Certificates may be denied if requirements are not fully met by the organization.