CAS | Certification of Management Systems

Certification of Management Systems

Achieve operational excellence and global recognition by certifying your management systems with CAS. We guide you through implementing and verifying compliance with a wide range of international standards.

Technical Areas We Cover

We are accredited to perform audits across a wide range of industries and sectors for various standards.

ISO 9001 IAF Codes

  • 01: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
  • 03: Food products, beverages and tobacco
  • 04: Textiles and textile products
  • 05: Leather and leather products
  • 06: Wood and wood products
  • 07: Pulp, paper and paper products
  • 08: Publishing companies
  • 09: Printing companies
  • 14: Rubber and plastic products
  • 19: Electrical and optical equipment
  • 23: Manufacturing not elsewhere classified
  • 29: Wholesale & retail trade; Repair
  • 30: Hotels and restaurants
  • 32: Financial intermediation; real estate; renting
  • 33: Information technology
  • 35: Other services
  • 36: Public administration
  • 37: Education

ISO 14001 IAF Codes

  • 01: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
  • 03: Food products, beverages and tobacco
  • 04: Textiles and textile products
  • 05: Leather and leather products
  • 06: Wood and wood products
  • 07: Pulp, paper and paper products
  • 08: Publishing companies
  • 09: Printing companies
  • 23: Manufacturing not elsewhere classified
  • 29: Wholesale & retail trade; Repair
  • 30: Hotels and restaurants
  • 32: Financial intermediation; real estate; renting
  • 33: Information technology
  • 35: Other services
  • 36: Public administration
  • 37: Education

ISO 45001 IAF Codes

  • 01: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
  • 03: Food products, beverages and tobacco
  • 04: Textiles and textile products
  • 05: Leather and leather products
  • 06: Wood and wood products
  • 07: Pulp, paper and paper products
  • 08: Publishing companies
  • 09: Printing companies
  • 23: Manufacturing not elsewhere classified
  • 29: Wholesale & retail trade; Repair
  • 30: Hotels and restaurants
  • 32: Financial intermediation; real estate; renting
  • 33: Information technology
  • 35: Other services
  • 36: Public administration
  • 37: Education

ISO 22000 Food Chain Categories

  • AI: Farming of animals for meat/milk/eggs/honey
  • AII: Farming of fish and seafood
  • BI: Farming – Handling of plants
  • BII: Farming – Handling of grains and pulses
  • BIII: Pre-process handling of plant products
  • CO: Animal – Primary conversion
  • CI: Processing of perishable animal products
  • CII: Processing of perishable plant-based products
  • CIII: Processing of perishable mixed products
  • CIV: Processing of ambient stable products
  • D: Feed and animal food processing
  • E: Catering/food service
  • FI: Retail/wholesale
  • FII: Brokering/trading
  • G: Transport and storage services
  • I: Production of packaging material

ISO 13485 Technical Areas

  • Non-active Medical Devices
  • Sterilization Method for Medical Devices
  • Devices incorporating/Utilizing Specific Substances/Technologies
  • Parts or services

Your Path to Certification

Our audit process is transparent and structured to guide you at every stage, whether you are starting fresh, transferring, or renewing your certification.

Initial Audit Process

A two-stage process to verify your management system’s compliance and effectiveness.

1. Application & Planning

Submit your application, receive a proposal, and agree on the audit scope. We then select a qualified audit team and develop a detailed audit plan.

2. Stage 1 Audit: Readiness

We conduct a thorough documentation review and assess your site-specific conditions to ensure you are ready for the main audit. A report is issued with findings.

3. Stage 2 Audit: Implementation

Our team conducts an on-site or remote audit to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of your management system against the standard.

4. Review & Decision

An independent technical reviewer assesses all audit reports. Based on their recommendation, the final certification decision is made.

5. Certification Issued

Upon a successful decision, your official certificate is issued, and you receive the certification mark to showcase your achievement.

Surveillance & Recertification

Periodic audits to ensure your management system continues to meet standards and drive improvement.

1. Notification & Planning

We notify you of your upcoming audit. You confirm the details, and we prepare the audit plan and financial offer.

2. Audit Execution

The audit team conducts the surveillance or recertification audit to assess ongoing conformity and continual improvement.

3. Reporting & Review

A detailed report is prepared and submitted for independent technical review, along with any non-conformities.

4. Decision & Maintenance

A decision is made to maintain your certification. For recertification, a new certificate is issued to begin the next 3-year cycle.

Transfer Audit Process

Seamlessly transfer your existing, valid certification from another certification body to us.

1. Application & Pre-Transfer Review

Submit your transfer application with your current certificate and audit reports. We conduct a thorough review of your certification history.

2. Planning & Agreement

We determine the audit scope, provide a financial offer, and create a plan to integrate you into our certification cycle.

3. Transfer Audit

We conduct the transfer audit, which may range from a documentation review to a full on-site audit, depending on the pre-transfer assessment.

4. Decision & New Certificate

After a successful review and decision, we accept the transfer and issue a new certificate under our accreditation.

CAS Certification Mark Use Policy and Guidelines

This policy governs the use of the CAS Certification Mark to ensure its integrity and value.

1. Purpose and Scope

This document establishes the policy and guidelines for the use of the CAS Certification Mark (“the Mark”). It applies to all organizations (“certified clients”) granted certification by CAS. The Mark is a registered trademark, and its use is legally controlled to maintain its status as a recognized symbol of a certified management system.

2. General Principles of Use

  • Management System Certification: The Mark signifies that a client’s management system has been audited and certified. It shall **not** be used in any manner that could be interpreted as denoting product, process, or service conformity.
  • Business-to-Business Context: The Mark is intended for use in business-to-business (B2B) communications. It must not appear on consumer-facing materials, at the point of sale, or on final product packaging.
  • Integrity and Reputation: The Mark shall not be used in a manner that would bring CAS or the certification system into disrepute or diminish public trust.

3. Visual Style and Display Guidelines

3.1 The Certification Mark

The Mark is provided in two primary versions for use on light or dark backgrounds to ensure legibility.

CAS Certification Mark for light backgrounds

Primary Mark (for light backgrounds)

CAS Certification Mark for dark backgrounds

Reverse Mark (for dark backgrounds)

3.2 Sizing and Clear Space

  • Minimum Width: The minimum permitted width for the Mark is 2.94 cm.
  • Recommended Width: For optimal legibility, the standard width of 5.88 cm is recommended.
  • Clear Space: The Mark must be surrounded by a minimum clear space equal to half its height. No other graphical elements shall intrude into this space.

3.3 Prohibited Alterations

The Mark must be reproduced in its entirety and must not be altered. This includes, but is not limited to, changing colors, distorting proportions, rotating, or removing any elements.

4. Certified Client Obligations

As part of the legally enforceable certification agreement, the certified client shall:

  • Conform to all CAS requirements when referencing its certification status in any communication media.
  • Not make or permit any misleading statement regarding its certification.
  • Upon withdrawal of certification, immediately discontinue use of all advertising that contains a reference to the certification.
  • Amend all advertising matter if the scope of certification has been reduced.
  • Not imply that CAS certifies a product, service, or process.
  • Not imply that certification applies to activities or sites outside the defined scope.

5. Permitted and Restricted Use

5.1 Permitted Use

The Mark may be used on B2B communication materials such as company websites, business presentations, letterheads, and corporate brochures.

5.2 Restricted Use

  • The Mark shall not be applied directly to a product or its packaging.
  • The Mark shall not be used on laboratory test, calibration, or inspection reports or certificates.

6. Enforcement and Consequences of Misuse

CAS actively monitors the use of its Mark. Any incorrect reference or misleading use will be addressed. Failure to comply with this policy may result in corrective action requests, suspension or withdrawal of certification, publication of the transgression, and, if necessary, legal action.

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