MBAS Accreditation Application Process

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MBAS Accreditation Application Process

01

Application Request

The applicant certification body requests the applicable MBAS application package for the required management system scheme.
02

Application Review

MBAS reviews legal status, requested scope, competence, locations, certification activities and readiness for assessment.
03

Document Review

MBAS reviews management system documentation, impartiality arrangements, competence records, audit processes, certification records and scheme controls.
04

Assessment Planning

MBAS prepares an assessment plan including office assessment, witnessing requirements, technical area sampling and assessor competence allocation.
05

Office Assessment

MBAS evaluates implementation of ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and applicable scheme-specific requirements at the applicant's office or remote location as permitted by MBAS procedure.
06

Witness Assessment

MBAS witnesses selected certification audits to verify auditor competence, audit process effectiveness and correct application of certification requirements.
07

Nonconformity Closure

The applicant provides root cause analysis, correction and corrective action with objective evidence. MBAS verifies closure before accreditation decision.
08

Accreditation Decision

A competent and impartial decision process is completed by persons not involved in the assessment.
09

Certificate Issue and Directory Listing

Upon approval, MBAS issues accreditation details and lists the accredited body and scope in the public directory.
10

Surveillance and Reassessment

Accreditation is maintained through surveillance, witness assessments, scope reviews and reassessment within the defined accreditation cycle.
  • Public Website Contact Statement

Certification bodies interested in applying for MBAS accreditation for any management system scheme may contact MBAS for the applicable application package, fee schedule, documentation checklist and scheme-specific accreditation requirements.

Contact Email: info@mbasuk.co

  • Important Website Disclaimer

Accreditation is granted only after successful completion of application review, document review, assessment, witness assessment where applicable, corrective action closure and independent accreditation decision. Publication of scheme information on the website does not imply automatic approval, recognition or accreditation of any certification body.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the MBAS Accreditation Application Process?

    The MBAS Accreditation Application Process is a structured procedure through which conformity assessment bodies apply for accreditation. The process includes application submission, document review, assessment, resolution of any non-conformities, accreditation decision, and issuance of the accreditation certificate.

  • Who can apply for MBAS accreditation?

    Organizations such as certification bodies, inspection bodies, testing laboratories, calibration laboratories, and other conformity assessment bodies that meet the applicable accreditation requirements are eligible to apply.

  • What documents are required to submit an application?

    Applicants are generally required to submit a completed application form, quality manual, management system documents, relevant procedures, legal registration documents, and other supporting records specified in the application guidelines.