KAB is a global accreditation body that
provides accreditation services all around the world for management systems.
Currently, four certification bodies
located in India, namely UCS, PACATUS, IBP, and InterCert, are accredited by
KAB.
To directly engage and communicate with
partners in India, KAB visited India
on March 4th and KAB-CB meeting was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in New Delhi.
Three Certification bodies, which are
UCS, PACATUS, and IBP, attended the meeting.
Information regarding document
development and revision, accreditation fees, and criteria for sanction related
to KAB accreditation services were shared in detail.
- (Regarding fradulent certification
bodies) Accreditation from an IAF MLA member body with a validity period of
more than 6 months and no history of notified misconduct for 5 years according
to KAB-AR-MD7 are required. - (Restrictions on accreditation services) Assessment
process restrictions, such as renewal and scope extension applications, are
possible in case of violations of obligations such as payment of accreditation
fees and post-management assessment. - (Criteria for sanction) Explaining the
possibility of higher or lower level of sanction for duplicate sanction and emphasizing
that sanction will be reported even if the reasons for sanction are resolved. - (Adjustment of appeal period) 10 days
from the notification date, with a maximum of 20 days granted in case of inevitable
circumstances.
- (IAF CertSearch upload) Notice of the
effective date (October 26th) and guidance on data entry requirements. |
KAB has been conducting on-site
assessments in India since last year to strengthen communication with Indian certification
bodies.
Through this certification body
director's meeting, KAB aimed to share accurate information about accreditation
and enhance communication.
We will actively strive to maintain a
cooperative relationship with Indian certification bodies for the development
of suitability assessment fields.