→ Application and Contract : Your company submits an application and signs a contract (master agreement)

→ Audit Team Assignment : GMS Intercert Services assigns an auditor team

→ Document Review :We perform a document review (when required) for the management system (MS) and issue a report of conformance or non-conformance

→ On-Site Readiness Review (ORR-Stage 1 Audit) : As the first stage of the certification process, we verify readiness of the MS to continue with the certification process

→ Certification Audit (Stage 2) : Our audit team conducts an on-site audit to verify conformity to the specified standard

→ Independent Review : A certification board reviewer recommends the final certification/re-certification decision

→ Notification of Certification : We notify your organization in writing, issue the certificate and publish the certification in our online listings

→ Surveillance Audits : We perform annual audits to verify the MS is being maintained