If an on-site assessment activity is postponed due to the suspension of the CAB, what is deemed acceptable when taking the period between on-site assessments into account (clause 7.9.3 of ISO/IEC 17011:2017)?
STANDARD: ISO/IEC 17011 · CLAUSE: Clause 7.9.3 · TOPIC: Accreditation Cycle
Answer:
| Prior to lifting the suspension of the CAB, an AB shall take into account the required two-year maximum allowed between on-site assessments. If the maximum has been exceeded, an on-site assessment shall be conducted to assess the CAB’s continued compliance with the accreditation requirements (including any suspension prerequisites) prior to reinstating the accreditation. Note: Clause 3.18 of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 defines suspension as temporary restriction. |
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