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Complaints Procedure

Procedures

Published: September 25, 2025

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

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Surveillance & Sampling Procedure

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Published: August 19, 2025

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

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Assessment Procedure

Procedures

Published: July 21, 2025

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

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Accreditation Transfer Procedure

Procedures

Published: May 12, 2025

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

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Findings Procedure

Procedures

Published: April 14, 2025

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

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CAS Evaluation Procedure

Procedures

Published: January 5, 2025

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

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Appeals and Challenges Procedure

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Published: May 25, 2023

Appeals and Challenges Procedure

This Procedure explains how Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) can challenge Nonconformities or appeal Accreditation Decisions made by ASI in North America. Version: ASI NA-PRO-20-109-Appeals and Challenges-V2.0

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