IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems
The mandatory accreditation rules for transferring an accredited management system certificate between certification bodies: eligibility, the pre-transfer review, closing nonconformities before issue, the certification decision and cycle, and the cooperation duties of the issuing body, the client and the accreditation bodies.
IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems is a compliance framework from International (IAF MLA and Global ACI Arrangement signatories) with 4 domains and 17 controls. The largest domains are Clause 2.3: Transfer of certification – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems (5 controls), Clause 2.4: Cooperation between the issuing and accepting certification bodies – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems (5 controls), Clause 2.2: Pre-transfer review – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
Clause 2.1: Eligibility of a certification for transfer – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems
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| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.1.1 | Accept for transfer only certification covered by a recognised MLA accreditation |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.1.2 | Transfer only valid certification, never one known to be suspended |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.1.3 | Complete transfers from a defunct or de-accredited body within six months and tell the accreditation body first |
Clause 2.2: Pre-transfer review – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems
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| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.2.1 | Have a process for gathering the information needed to decide, and explain it to the client |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.2.2 | Review the client's certification by document review and, where needed, a pre-transfer visit |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.2.3 | Set competence criteria for pre-transfer reviewers at audit-team level for visits |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.2.4 | Cover the minimum review aspects and document the review and its findings in full |
Clause 2.3: Transfer of certification – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems
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| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.3.1 | Issue no certificate until major nonconformities are closed and minor ones have accepted plans |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.3.2 | Treat the client as new where the review finds issues that prevent transfer, and document why |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.3.3 | Follow the normal certification decision process with reviewers separate from decision makers |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.3.4 | Continue the previous certification cycle when the review is clean; start afresh when the client is new |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.3.5 | Take the certification decision before starting any surveillance or recertification audit |
Clause 2.4: Cooperation between the issuing and accepting certification bodies – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.4.1 | Issuing body provides the documents on request; accepting body records failed contact and seeks other sources |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.4.2 | Client authorises release of information; issuing body does not suspend or withdraw without cause |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.4.3 | Escalate to the issuing body's accreditation body when it withholds information or acts without cause |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.4.4 | Accreditation body has a process to act, up to suspension or withdrawal of accreditation, on non-cooperation |
| iaf-md-2-global-aci-tech-3-002-transfer-of-accredited-certification-of-management-systems::2.4.5 | Inform the issuing body once the certificate is issued |
What is IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems and who does it apply to?
IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems is a compliance framework from International (IAF MLA and Global ACI Arrangement signatories) with 4 domains and 17 controls. The mandatory accreditation rules for transferring an accredited management system certificate between certification bodies: eligibility, the pre-transfer review, closing nonconformities before issue, the certification decision and cycle, and the cooperation duties of the issuing body, the client and the accreditation bodies. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems actually require?
IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems has 17 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Clause 2.3: Transfer of certification – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems (5 controls), Clause 2.4: Cooperation between the issuing and accepting certification bodies – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems (5 controls), Clause 2.2: Pre-transfer review – IAF MD 2 / Global ACI TECH-3-002 Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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