Resources
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Anticorruption Policy
This Policy sets out the principles and responsibilities that guide how we work with Suppliers and Business Partners to ensure integrity in every engagement. Version: ASI-POL-20-110-ASI-Anticorruption Policy-V1.0
Challenge & Appeal Submission form
This form is used by Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to formally submit challenges against nonconformities or appeals against accreditation decisions. Version: ASI NA-TPL-20-139- Challenge & Appeal Submission Form-V1.0
ASI QMS Clarifications
This document contains clarifications issued by ASI regarding its Quality Management System (QMS). Version: ASI-CLAR-20-100-ASI-QMS Clarifications-V1.0
Complaints Procedure
This procedure outlines the processes to be followed when any person(s) or organization(s) expresses dissatisfaction about ASI in North America personnel/performance or about the activities of an accredited CAB. Version: ASI NA-PRO-20-111-Complaints-V2.0
Application Form
This form is used by Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to apply for accreditation or approval under ASI’s Two-Tier Assurance Program. Version: ASI-TPL-20-102-Application Form-V13.2
Surveillance & Sampling Procedure
This procedure outlines the process used by ASI in North America to establish the Surveillance Activities and Sampling Intensity required to assess and monitor the competence of accredited CABs to perform activities covered by their Scope of Accreditation. Version: ASI NA-PRO-20-113-Surveillance and Sampling -V1.0
Assessment Procedure
This Procedure defines the different types of assessments that ASI conducts to evaluate Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs). Version: ASI-PRO-20-262-Assessment-V1.1
Scope Extension & Reduction Application Form
This form allows Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to request an extension or voluntary reduction of their accredited scopes—covering technical and geographical areas—under ASI's Two-Tier Assurance Program. Version: ASI-TPL-20-216-Scope-Extension-Reduction-Application-Form-V6.3
Accreditation Transfer Procedure
This procedure defines the process for transferring the accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies from another Accreditation Body to ASI in North America. Version: ASI NA-PRO-20-100-Accreditation Transfer Procedure- V3.0_w
Findings Procedure
This procedure describes the processes for identifying, managing, and responding to ASI findings issued to Conformity Assessment Bodies. Version: ASI-PRO-20-106-ASI Findings-V7.0
Conformity Assessment Scheme (CAS) Application Form
This application form is required for applicant Conformity Assessment Schemes (CAS) to provide the initial information needed for ASI in North America to confirm the CAS’s scope, objectives, eligibility for accreditation, and other relevant details. Version: ASI NA-TPL-20-157-CAS Application Form-V1.0
CAS Evaluation Procedure
This Procedure outlines how ASI in North America evaluates Conformity Assessment Schemes (CAS) for accreditation in line with ISO/IEC 17011:2017. Version: ASI-NA-PRO-20-114- CAS Evaluation
Procedure for Developing Schemes
This document defines the ASI in North America's process for developing, adopting, and discontinuing accreditation schemes in compliance with ISO/IEC 17011:2017. Version: ASI-NA-PRO-20-115-Developing Schemes-V1.0
Quality Policy
This policy outlines ASI’s approach to ensuring the quality, integrity, and continual improvement of its assurance services. Version: ASI-POL-20-107-ASI-Quality Policy-V2.2
Accreditation Manual
This manual describes the roles, responsibilities, and key activities of ASI in North America and Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) during the accreditation cycle. Version: ASI NA-MA-20-101-Accreditation Manual-V3.2 Version: ASI NA-MA-20-101-Accreditation Manual-V3.2
Whistleblowing Policy
This Policy explains how ASI personnel and business partners can safely report suspected or actual wrongdoing and guarantees protection from retaliation for speaking up. Version: ASI-POL-20-255-ASI Whistleblowing-V2.1
Impartiality Policy
The Impartiality Policy outlines the importance of impartiality, managing conflicts of interest and ensuring objectivity of accreditation activities. Version: ASI-POL-20-109-ASI-Impartiality Policy-V7.0
Policy on External Technologies
This policy clarifies ASI's position in terms of its endorsement of the application of external technologies in certification processes. Version: ASI-POL-20-111-ASI-External Technology-V1.1