{"id":15963,"date":"2022-11-09T11:22:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T10:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandcompliance.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=15963"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:44:20","password":"","slug":"application-certification-process","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/brandcompliance.com\/en\/docs\/application-certification-process\/","title":{"rendered":"The certification process step by step"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your organization applies for a certification trajectory with Brand Compliance, several topics need to be discussed. This allows us to assess whether we can submit a proposal for certification. Below, we explain this process step by step.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Preparation of the discussion<\/h2>\n<p>After your application, our account manager prepares the discussion as thoroughly as possible. Especially when a certification trajectory is new to you, it is important for us that you clearly understand what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure an efficient discussion, it is helpful if you prepare in advance and gather several required details.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Providing the required information<\/h2>\n<p>To process a certification application, a number of details are required. This concerns the minimum information needed to perform a proper assessment, including:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82252115 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82252115 BCX0\">To lend a hand, we have compiled a list of the minimum <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82252115 BCX0\">data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82252115 BCX0\"> we need to process the certification application:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW82252115 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the basic details of your organization;<\/li>\n<li>the legal structure of your organization;<\/li>\n<li>a recent extract from the Chamber of Commerce;<\/li>\n<li>the <a href=\"https:\/\/brandcompliance.com\/en\/docs\/tips-for-describing-a-proper-scope\/\">scope<\/a> you wish to have certified;<\/li>\n<li>an overview of any outsourced processes within the scope;<\/li>\n<li>the number of FTEs working within the scope (including permanent, temporary, part-time, full-time, contracted staff and volunteers);<\/li>\n<li>various business and IT factors to assess the complexity of the audit on which the time calculation is based;<\/li>\n<li>if applicable, the name of the consultancy involved in the implementation;<\/li>\n<li>the timeframe within which you aim to obtain certification;<\/li>\n<li>any specific considerations regarding personnel safety or information availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have questions about this list, you may contact the account manager prior to the discussion, or raise these questions during the consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Assessment of the application<\/h2>\n<p>Once all required information has been completed and the application has been prepared by the account manager, it is submitted to a member of Brand Compliance acting as application reviewer.<\/p>\n<p>This step forms an important part of the application process, as it allows us to safeguard our independence and quality towards our (prospective) clients.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Quotation and formalization<\/h2>\n<p>Following approval of the application, the account manager prepares and sends you a quotation, together with the certification regulations and general terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that these documents are reviewed carefully. Upon acceptance, the signed quotation is returned, at which point the agreement is formally concluded.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Setup of the certification trajectory<\/h2>\n<p>After the agreement has been concluded, the trajectory is transferred to one of our customer and project coordinators. The quotation is then converted into a concrete certification trajectory.<\/p>\n<p>You will be contacted to schedule the first audit dates, based on the time calculation included in the quotation.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions about the steps?<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have questions about the steps described above, or would you like to discuss what this means for your organization?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/brandcompliance.com\/en\/contact\/\">Submit your question<\/a> via the form. Our account manager will then contact you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your organization applies for a certification trajectory with Brand Compliance, several topics need to be discussed. 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