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ASCA (Accreditation Services Commission of America) is an international voluntary body offering independent 3rd party auditing services for management systems, product conformity, and personnel certifications.
Auditing framework fully aligned with ISO/IEC 17021 standards.
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ASCA elevates your business competitiveness and minimizes operational risks with certification standards widely accepted across US and international trade markets.
We offer globally assessment and certification across a vast spectrum of Quality, Aerospace, Food, Healthcare and many other sectoral management standards and product markings.
Quality Management System
International standard for quality management systems driving customer satisfaction and continual process improvement.
Environmental Management System
Framework to protect the environment and respond to changing environmental conditions in balance with socio-economic needs.
Occupational Health & Safety
International occupational health and safety management system specification designed to enable organizations to control OH&S risks.
Food Safety Management System
Requirements for a food safety management system where an organization in the food chain needs to demonstrate its ability to control hazards.
Information Security Management System
Widely adopted benchmark for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
IT Service Management System
First international standard for IT service management aligning IT services with enterprise business needs.
Medical Devices - Quality Management
Quality management system standard for medical device design, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
Energy Management System
Framework of requirements for organizations to develop energy policy, targets, and efficiency action plans.
Aerospace QMS Revision C
Key revision emphasizing project management, risk management, special processes, and product safety in aviation manufacturing.
Aerospace Maintenance Quality
Quality management system requirements for aerospace Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) stations.
Aerospace Stockist & Distributors
Standard designed specifically for aerospace pass-through distributors and stockist organizations sourcing aviation parts.
Aero Engine Quality Management Standard
AESQ quality management standard specifying advanced defect prevention, APQP/PPAP, and strict quality control requirements across aero engine supply chains.
Business Continuity Guidance
British / ISO guidelines for business continuity management systems to prepare for and recover from disruptions.
Business Continuity System
European standard specification for business continuity management ensuring critical service endurance during emergencies.
Food Safety System Certification
GFSI-recognized complete certification scheme for food and packaging safety management systems.
Good Distribution Practice
Quality system for logistics, warehouses, and distribution centers dealing with pharmaceuticals and medical products.
Good Manufacturing Practices
Quality system standards ensuring that pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food products are consistently produced according to quality norms.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Systematic preventive approach to food safety from biological, chemical, and physical hazards in production processes.
Food Certification
Rabbinic guarantee that food products, ingredients, and production facilities comply with Jewish dietary laws (kashrut).
Food Certification
Verification process confirming that food products, ingredients, and manufacturing processes comply fully with Islamic dietary laws (Sharia) and hygiene standards.
Customer Complaints Management
Guidelines for handling customer complaints systematically to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
Guidelines for Training
Quality management guidelines for identifying personnel training needs, designing courses, and evaluating training effectiveness.
Supply Chain Security Management
Security management systems for the supply chain, addressing threat mitigation, logistics, and cargo security.
Learning Services Management
Basic framework for non-formal education and training providers, focusing on learner needs and quality outcomes.
Risk Management Principles
Principles and generic guidelines on risk management providing structured decision-making across enterprise operations.
Quality Management in Projects
Guidelines for quality management in projects of varying complexity, from small tasks to mega industrial projects.
Monitoring Customer Satisfaction
Technical specification offering guidelines for defining and implementing processes to monitor and measure customer satisfaction.
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical QMS
Sector-specific quality management system requirements for petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries.
Automotive Quality Management
Quality management system requirement for automotive-related production and relevant service-part organizations.
Public Safety Management System
Public safety management systems specification for public infrastructure, electricity, gas, and transport operators.
Social Responsibility Management
Guidance for organizations on operating in a socially responsible way, integrating ethical conduct, human rights, labor practices, and environmental care.
Tourism Services Management System
International standard for tourism service providers ensuring unified operational quality, service consistency, and customer satisfaction globally.
Artificial Intelligence Concepts & Terminology
Foundational standard establishing core concepts, terminology, and structural frameworks for AI technology adoption and governance.
Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)
The world's premier management system standard for responsible, ethical, transparent, and trustworthy AI implementation.
Product Compliance & Safety
Mandatory conformity marking for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) market.
Custom Corporate Accreditation
Need a customized audit or a specialized industry standard not listed above? Contact our technical committee directly.
Accreditation is the process by which a certification body is recognised to offer certification services. In order to become accredited, Accreditation Services Commission of America is required to implement a Quality Management System which is assessed by an Independent Authorised Body to determine that it meets International Standards. Accreditation Services Commission of America is audited annually to ensure its services meet the exact requirements of the relevant accreditation standards.
Our accreditation means that we have been independently assessed as possessing the expertise and competency to audit and certify to each of the listed standards on our website. Organisations who are seeking to have a system certified to an international standard should ensure that the assessment and certification is carried out by a competent accredited body. This means that the certification body providing the service is accredited and can provide evidence that it has the expertise, skills, proven knowledge of the standard and itself operates a quality service
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This agreement sets out the comprehensive contractual terms, obligations, and legal conditions between Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) and the client organization regarding management system assessment, registration, and certification services.
The subject matter of the agreement between both parties applies to the provision of conditions for granting the certification which confirms that the management system (system in following) conforms to the specified standard or other normative documents for the system. The client is aware of the fact that the system certification is performed on the basis of a dynamic system audit at the given moment. The client is bound to assure that the relevant provisions of this agreement will be met by the organisation whose management system will be certified (organisation in following). Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) will perform the certification according to the application of the client and the price offer accepted by the client.
This agreement is applicable after it is signed by both parties, and the Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) price offer is signed by both parties and the filled in Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) form APPLICATION FOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDIT is signed and submitted by the client, all included without any exclusions.
Besides provisions given in 8 TEMPORARY PROVISIONS, both parties agree with keeping the steps and relevant provisions of the certification programme and bind to do everything necessary to keep the correct fulfilment of this procedure. Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) is authorised to submit unilaterally non-essential amendments to this procedure that do not influence the content of the agreement between the parties. Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) can utilise subcontractors to meet the purpose of this agreement.
By signing this agreement the client agrees to submit the following documentation to Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) or its representative before the beginning or during the certification audit:
The client confirms that these documents reliably define the system status on the date of the certification audit and that they identify the scope and fields of activities which are the subject of the certification.
The certification audit consists of the document review and of the audit in situ by the auditor(s) nominated by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA). The degree of conformity of the system and the system standard is assessed. The client can appeal against the auditors nominated by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA). To be valid, the appeal has to be written and submitted within eight days after the names of auditors are announced in writing to the client by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA). In such a case, Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) has to nominate new auditor(s) and is authorised to change the date of the audit. After the audit, Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) shall submit to the client the list of nonconformities and observations with the corrective action(s) request and the audit report. The client / organisation binds to propose and carry out corrective action(s) without undue delay and Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) shall assess whether the content and the term for carrying them out is acceptable. In some cases Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) can decide to perform an extraordinary audit of implementation and effectiveness of the corrective actions. This assessment represents minimum 1/2 day audit.
Based on the audit report, the list of nonconformities and the action plan of the client taking corrective actions, Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) will decide autonomously about granting, postponing or the rejection of the certification. This decision is made in writing to the client.
a) If the certification is granted, the certificate is issued in the language and for the activities according to the application, and is sent to the client and recorded into the Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) list of certificated organisations & details will be updated on web pages also.
b) Certification is valid only for the certificated organisation, i.e. for the system recorded in the certificate applicable for the products / services recorded in the certificate. Any transfer of the certification and the certificate is explicitly forbidden.
c) Certification is valid for one year however total validity is 3 years subject to surveillance audits are performed (see below) and the certification is not suspended or withdrawn by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA).
d) The surveillance audit represents a visit of an auditor, nominated by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) to ensure the maintaining of the system level. Surveillance audits will be performed every 12 months. However, this number could be changed if it is imposed by any official regulation or based on the recommendation of the auditor.
e) Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) can perform follow-up audits out of the regular cycle, if the system amendment (see 8.2) is considered by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) to be the principal or if the scope of the application is changed.
Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) can decide autonomously to postpone its decision on certification while the required corrective actions are implemented by the organisation. After these actions are executed, the auditor will perform a new audit. Based on this, Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) will decide autonomously about granting the certification. The extent of this new audit depends on the extent of the nonconformities and relevant corrective actions.
In case the certification is rejected, the validity of this agreement automatically comes to an end three months after the rejection is announced to the client, if the client does not submit an appeal (see 5) or will not submit a new application for audit. The costs will be charged by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) to the client in accordance with the beforehand agreed prices regardless to any appeal.
The certification must be renewed before its expiry. Renewal of the certification requires a total audit. This agreement is the order for certification renewal. Also, a new Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) price offer must be agreed by the client.
Provisions 5.1 to 5.3 are valid for the entire scope of certification or for its part.
Restricting certification is a temporary arrangement, not exceeding a 3 months period and will be applied if the critical nonconformities of the system are identified (e.g. during surveillance audits), or if the certified organisation does not submit adequate corrective actions for identified nonconformities in time. Restricting will be announced to the client and organisation in writing and becomes valid 30 days after it is announced to the client, except if the client appeals within time, according to the procedure given in clause 6.
Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) is authorised to suspend the certification in case of detecting (e.g. during the regular, follow-up, or surveillance audit) that the system is not in conformity with the standard or in case the obligations of this agreement including financial obligations are not kept to by the client / organisation. Suspension can come with or without previously restricting the certification. Suspension will be announced to the client and the organisation in writing, and becomes valid 30 days after it is announced to the client, except if the client appeals within time, according to the procedure given in clause 7.
The certification will be withdrawn:
a) when the activities subjected to the certification cease to exist e.g. suspension of the activity, bankruptcy etc. (in case of bankruptcy the certification loses its validity on the day the bankruptcy is announced)
b) in case the agreement is cancelled (see 9).
The certification automatically and legally loses its validity after expiry, unless it is renewed.
In case of restricting the certification, neither the client nor the organisation may either lay claim to the certification or refer to the certification in external contacts (e.g. offer, negotiations about a contract, publication, advertisement) during the time of restriction. In case of suspending, withdrawing or expiry, the client / organisation is obliged to immediately send the certificate to Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) and to stop any use of the certification or any reference to it. Any misuse or misleading of this, will lead to penalties. Besides this, Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) can publicise the suspension and the withdrawal. In case of suspension, withdrawal or expiry, obligations to Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) will legally cease to be.
Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) shall constructively and quickly resolve all Appeals and complaints from the client. In case it is not possible to come to an acceptable solution, or a suggested procedure is not acceptable, the client can appeal according to the following provisions.
In case of dissatisfaction with resolving a complaint or appeal, also the rejection, restriction or suspension the certification, the client can appeal. This appeal has to be presented within 30 days after Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) announces its decision. Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) is bound by the agreement to examine this appeal with the necessary attention and independence, and announce its decision with explanation in writing within 30 days. If Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) agrees to the appeal, it shall accept the new decision. If Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) decides to reject the appeal, it will be of the same effect as the original decision, with the notification that the procedure of another internal appeal is not possible. Each party bears its own costs connected with this procedure of an internal appeal.
After the procedure of an internal appeal is completed, or if it was not acted in accordance with the procedure for an internal appeal, each party can submit a disagreement related to this agreement for arbitration through the accreditation body or an independent third party, or legal interpretation if necessary. This procedure has no suppressive effect to the Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) decision.
The client / organisation is bound by the agreement to perform all necessary arrangements to meet the purpose of this agreement, to permit Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) representatives access to buildings and establishments of the organisation with an accompaniment of the organisation during regular working hours, and instruct them about keeping provisions on work safety, fire safety and protection of the environment. It also guarantees the right to review all the documentation, data, records and activities considered by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) as important, to interview its personnel and to gain their full co-operation.
The client / organisation is bound by the agreement to inform Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) immediately in all cases and especially during periodical and follow-up audits, or during the renewal of certification about all planned and executed amendments of the system legal, commercial status of ownership, organisation & management, significant events concerning health and safety and any related findings from any third parties, contact address & sites and its scope compared to the certificate. Neglecting this obligation to inform about the forthcoming changes can lead to the suspension of the certification.
The organisation is bound by the agreement to maintain the list of all complaints and corrective actions (internal and/or external) obtained in the certified system which shall be submitted to Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) representatives during each audit. Maintenance of the list is an imperative part of the system and it is the condition for maintaining or renewing the certification.
The client / organisation is bound by the agreement to do everything necessary to ensure the functionality of the system and its conformity with the standard.
An organisation can utilise its certification and Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) certification mark in commercial relations and in the media (e.g. in documents, brochures, advertisements etc.) in accordance with Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) conditions. The organisation can utilise its certification only to express that the system meets the specified standards or other normative documents, still for the activities certified. The organisation can neither use its certification nor the certification mark to mark its services, products and coverings, nor any other way indicate that the product or the service are conforming or approved by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA). The organisation must not use its certification in a way that could endanger Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) reputation and must not make statements which could be considered by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) as misleading or unauthorised. The client / organisation shall ensure that no certification document, mark, report or any of their parts be used in a misleading way. Any use or reference which could lead to a mistake will cause immediate suspension of the certification. In such a case, Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) will be entitled to require correction in the pertinent publication on the client's expenses without the possibility of presenting a claim to recompense possible losses. The client / organisation must not in any circumstance allow a third party to use the Certification and the certification mark neither free nor for a charge. Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) is entitled to claim compensation of any damage caused by incor.
If any national or international regulation concerning the system certification becomes valid, both parties agree to keep and if necessary to amend this agreement in accordance with this regulation.
This agreement was concluded for an unlimited period. Both parties are entitled to terminate this agreement unilaterally with a 6-months notice period upon written notice communicated to the other party by a recommended letter. The notice period begins on the day of the postal stamp of the registered letter. Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) is entitled to give notice of this agreement at any time without the notice period. If the client / organisation does not comply with this agreement, including financial obligations. Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) is entitled to present a claim for compensation of losses resulting from it. Notice of this agreement has the same results as withdrawal of the certification according to clauses 5.3 and 5.5
Both parties are bound by the agreement to keep confidentiality towards third parties. The obligation of confidentiality remains valid for both parties, also after this agreement is finished. information shall not be disclosed to a third party without the written consent of the both parties. Where the certification body is required by law to release confidential information to a third party, the client or individual concerned shall, unless regulated by law, be notified in advance of the information provided.
Both parties and the organisation are entitled to make public the fact that the certification of the organisation is going on or has finished. If a previous agreement is not contrary.
The client / organisation must not transfer its rights and obligations unless Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) gives written permission.
Financial conditions are agreed between the client and Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) or, a Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) representative in the residential country of the client.
This agreement is an agreement on work, not on the result. Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) shall be responsible only for the direct losses caused to the organisation resulting from material negligence or a serious mistake by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA), its bodies, appointed persons, subordinates, representatives or suppliers. This responsibility is limited to the amount equal to 10 multiple of the amount accepted by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) or its nominated representative based on the survey of results of the material negligence or serious mistake. All claims to compensation lose their validity six months after the event that the claim is based on.
The client is bound by the agreement not to recruit Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) personnel and representatives or use their services except from previous written approval by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA). Breach of this agreement gives Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) the reason to terminate this agreement immediately, and legally entitles Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) to claim financial compensation for the losses in the amount of the gross annual income of the person whose services were lost for Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA), minimum in the amount of seventy multiple of the minimal monthly salary in the client's country in the time the Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA)'s person has left. To prevent misunderstanding, the client / organisation has to always consider all the persons taking part in the performing of this agreement are the employees of Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA).
Both parties agree to apply the law of the United Kingdom(UK) for this agreement. Any doubts considering the wording or interpretation of this agreement will be solved by mutual agreement of both parties; in a contradictory case the procedure given in point 7 of this agreement will be used. Both parties agree that contractual relationships arising out of this agreement shall be governed in parts not provided for in this agreement by the relevant provisions of applicable legal regulations of the United Kingdom(UK), in particular by the Commercial Code, without the application of the conflict of laws clauses.. The Parties proclaim they have read this Agreement, have understood its contents, and, expressing their free and serious will, in witness whereof, they have signed it by their own signatures.
This document defines the official procedure established by Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) for the timely, independent, and effective resolution of appeals, complaints, and disputes brought by clients or interested third parties regarding certification activities and decisions.
To lay down a procedure for timely, independent and effective resolution of appeals, complaints and disputes brought before Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) by customers or other parties about the handling of certification or any other related matters.
All appeals/ complaints brought before Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) by customers or other parties.
Director/Scheme Manager
4.1 Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) endeavor to action on any claim of dissatisfaction that is brought to its attention by any interested party. Expressions of dissatisfaction have been categorized as follows:
4.2 Dealing With Appeal And Complaint
DIRECTOR ensures that all interested parties are made aware through appropriate means such as contracts, meetings, etc, of the existence of the appeals/complaint procedure.
In case of dissatisfaction with resolving a complaint or appeal, also the Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) has defined and developed the customer adequacy team to address the voice of the customer and resolved the customer complaint Annexure-A, In case of dissatisfaction with resolving a complaint or appeal, also the rejection, restriction or suspension the certification, the client can appeal. This appeal has to be presented within 30 days after Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) announces its decision.
Appeals can be recorded in Non conformance form 0810 by Scheme Manager or submitted directly on webpage directly or discussed with the MD to take necessary action. The appellant is informed about the Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) response.If Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) agrees to the appeal, it shall accept the new decision. If Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) decides to reject the appeal, it will be of the same effect as the original decision, with the notification that the procedure of another internal appeal is not possible. Each party bears its own costs connected with this procedure of an internal appeal.
The procedure in dealing with appeals/ complaints consists of following steps:
Through the whole steps for handling appeal, complaint and dispute, the appellant can formally present its case. The appellant is provided a written statement of the appeal findings including the reasons for the decisions reached and of the result with grounds of each step.
i. Complaint can be recorded in Non conformance form 0810 by Scheme Manager or submitted directly on webpage directly or Scheme Manager records all complaints in Non conformance form 0810. If the complaint is against the Scheme Manager, DIRECTOR records it. Scheme Manager reviews the complaint to ensure that complaint is supported by sufficient objective evidence and is satisfied that all attempts have been made to resolve the issue at the appropriate levels. If complaint is found valid for consideration, Scheme Manager analyses and makes follow-ups with complainant and complainant. The Scheme Manager requests the complainant to respond within 25 days on the complaints with details of the action taken/ proposed considering the immediate and long-term aspects. All related correspondence is kept in complaint file. Once the Scheme Manager is satisfied that the matter is resolved, he/ she ensures that the complainant is advised of the outcome and complaint is closed. If the Scheme Manager cannot resolve the issue, it is referred to DIRECTOR. Matters that cannot be resolved by DIRECTOR and/or if a complainant is dissatisfied with the outcome of the CAB's complaints handling process, the complainant may refer the complaint to QABCB or concerned Accreditation Board;
ii. A commitment to a timely and effective closure of complaints. Complaints that are not closed out within a timeframe documented and agreed with the complainant shall be escalated to the CABs top management to ensure that the complaint receives the appropriate priority. Complaints that are not closed out within 3 months of that agreed timeframe shall be brought to the attention of QABCB or concerned accreditation board.
DIRECTOR ensures that appropriate corrective and preventive action (s) is/ are taken as quickly as practicable and recorded in Corrective Action Record on non conformance report doc no 0810 Non conformance report.
All corrective/preventive actions are reviewed and evaluated for their effectiveness in the Management Review.
The record of corrective/preventive actions is maintained and includes followings:
A Complaint is A Form Of Dissatisfaction By A Person or Organization to Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) And May Be Related To Its Activities, Person And Where A Complainant Expects A Response.
Complaint can be made by any person or organization against the following:
Alternatively you can also send your complaints through email to: [Insert Official Contact Email]
Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) require the certified client that, on receipt of a complaint, the certified client establish, and where appropriate report on, the cause of the complaint, including any predetermining (or predisposing) factors within the client's ISMS.
Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) satisfy itself that the client is using such investigations to develop remedial/corrective action, which includes measures for:
Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA) require each client whose ISMS is certified to make available to the Accreditation Services Commission of America (ASCA), when requested, the records of all complaints and corrective action taken in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001
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