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(c)
details of follow-up action.
Step 5 - Advice of Assessment Outcome
(i)
For reassessments and assessments for extension of accreditation within a test category/certification system/inspection field for which the organisation is already accredited, the assessment report will be reviewed by the HKAS Executive. Any amendment to the assessment report will be issued to the organisation within 10 working days of the assessment.
(iv)
Organisations are required under HKAS regulations to advise the HKAS Executive immediately in writing of any changes in the organisation's circumstances which may affect its continued conformity with HKAS requirements.
(ii)
Assuming the remedial actions are found acceptable, a recommendation for accreditation will normally follow. A formal notification letter and a certificate of accreditation will be issued.
(b)
Advise on any obvious improvements to existing practice as necessary.
(c)
Advise on probable calibration requirements for the tests for which accreditation is being sought.
Step 1 - Initial Contact
(i)
An organisation interested in seeking accreditation contacts the HKAS Executive.
(ii)
Download the "Information Package" for the related area of testing, inspection and certification.
(iii)
In most cases specific matters requiring attention before accreditation can be further considered, and these are listed in the assessment report and in the outcome letter.
(d)
Comment on the acceptability of the organisation's quality manual.
Step 3 - Preparation for Assessment
(i)
The organisation submits the final copies of its quality manual and test procedures.
(ii)
For initial assessments for a test category/certification system/inspection field or a major test area, the assessment will be reviewed by the HKAS Executive as well as Accreditation Advisory Board. The reviewed assessment results will be issued to the organisation in the form of an outcome letter.
(i)
Following examination of the documentation submitted by the organisation, the HKAS Executive arranges an advisory / pre-assessment visit to:
(a)
Answer any questions relating to technical criteria and regulations.
Step 6 - Remedial Actions (if required)
(i)
On receipt of formal advice from an applicant organisation that all required actions have been taken, HKAS Executive will take follow-up action. If the matters are of a minor nature, corrective actions may be confirmed through submission of supporting documentation or through a brief visit by a member of HKAS Executive and where necessary with an assessor, but in some cases, a further on-site assessment may be needed.
(iii)
Organisations are required from time to time to participate in proficiency testing programmes organised or specified by HKAS (where appropriate).
(ii)
Organisations may seek to have their scope of accreditation extended or reduced or they may seek changes to their approved personnel. Such changes may require on-site assessment.
(iii)
Download, complete and submit the appropriate documentation as indicated in the "Information Package".
Step 2 - Preliminary Advice to Organisation
Step 4 - Assessment of Organisation
(i)
An on-site assessment is undertaken at the organisation.
NOTES :
(a)
All key organisation personnel shall be available for interview during the on-site assessment.
(iv)
Arrangements are made with the organisation for a mutually convenient date or dates for an on-site assessment of the organisation.
NOTE : Applicant organisations may object on reasonable grounds to the assessors nominated for the assessment of their organisations.
(ii)
The HKAS Executห้องสมุดไป่ตู้ve seeks any further information required from the organisation.
(iii)
The HKAS Executive selects suitable expert assessors to undertake on site assessment of the organisation.
(i)
After accreditation has been granted, accredited organisations are reassessed the following year and thereafter at intervals normally not exceeding two years. Surveillance visits will also be conducted. The purpose is to ensure that the standards required for continued accreditation are being maintained. Accredited certification bodies are reassessed on the accredited activities every three years. For inspection bodies, reassessment are conducted two years after the granting of accreditation and thereafter at every two year intervals. Surveillance visit to accredited certification bodies and inspection bodies are conducted routinely at every six months intervals.