How shall a certification scheme be indicated on accreditation certificate for product/persons/management systems CB?
For certification scheme that is based on ISO/IEC 17067, on ISO 3834-2 or type of scheme like GMP+ or Global.G.A.P (for products), on ISO 9606-1, on ISO 9712 (for persons), or on ISO 9001 (for management systems), not legislation based.
September 2018
The certification scheme needs to be identified on the certificate, this is the case whether the scheme is based on a national or international standard and if the scheme is based on a specific scheme document.
The scheme would normally be identified by its name and this should appear on the certificate.
When the standard or scheme gives all information about the “scheme” requirements and assessment methods, there is no need to list all details.
Depending on the scheme it may also be necessary to include the issue status or date.
(However, for management systems schemes please be aware of IAF Decision Number 16/10/03 on Scopes of Certification states that ‘Referencing a standard/normative document/code of practice that is outside of the scope of accreditation is not allowed due to being misleading on an accredited certificate.”)