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Public FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. ISO develops international standards but does not audit or certify organisations or people. Certification is performed by independent certification bodies.
No. BSQC is an independent private organisation registered in the United Kingdom. Its exact corporate and accreditation status is disclosed on this website.
Yes, but acceptance depends on scheme scope, competence, geography, risk and the availability of suitable auditors.
Timing depends on size, sites, complexity, system maturity, audit findings and corrective action. A timetable is confirmed after application review.
No. Certification depends on objective evidence and an independent decision. Fees are payable for assessment work, not for a guaranteed result.
No. The organisation remains responsible for identifying and meeting its legal obligations. Audit sampling cannot guarantee that every obligation is met at all times.
BSQC controls consultancy and certification to protect impartiality and will not certify its own management-system work where that would create an unacceptable self-review threat.
You must provide effective correction and corrective action. A positive initial or renewal decision normally cannot be made until the major issue is satisfactorily closed.
Use the online directory and compare the certificate number, holder, scope, sites, standard, dates, status and accreditation statement.
No. An individual credential is issued under a personnel certification scheme. Individuals are not certified to ISO 9001 as an organisational management system.
Yes. Applicants, clients and certified persons may use the published appeals process. The appeal is reviewed independently from the original decision wherever practicable.
Professional Careers

Join a competence-led network

BSQC works with auditors, examiners, technical experts, certification reviewers and regional service partners who share our commitment to impartiality, evidence and professional conduct.

Partner principles

Partners may support market development, local coordination or approved service delivery only under written authority. A partner may not promise certification, change scheme rules, appoint unapproved auditors, issue certificates independently, use protected marks outside approval or represent itself as a government or accreditation body.

Auditor and expert requirements

  • Relevant education, technical knowledge and sector experience.
  • Recognised auditor training and demonstrated audit competence for the assigned role.
  • Knowledge of the applicable standard, scheme, legislation and audit methods.
  • Ability to write clear, evidence-based findings in the working language.
  • Signed confidentiality, impartiality and code-of-conduct commitments.
  • Ongoing CPD, witness assessment, performance monitoring and calibration.
  • No undisclosed consultancy, financial or personal conflict with assigned clients.

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