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Yes, the ISO certifications are transferrable. Most of the organizations did not aware that the ISO certifications are transferrable. But, it is true and acceptable. Whatever the stage you are in, you can transfer your ISO certification from one certification body to another. The choice is always yours!
Not all certification bodies provide high-quality customer services. So, every organization is looking to transfer their certification to a different certification body which meets all their needs. In this article, we will let you know how the transfer process work and what are the standards that can be transferred from one certification body to another.
What is ISO certification?
To say it in simple words, ISO certification is a declaration of an organization to the customers, clients or stakeholders that its management system follows the practices in compliance with international standard’s requirements.
ISO certification enhances customer confidence in your products, processes and services. It creates lots of new business opportunities by promoting the reputation of your business.
Eligibility criteria
You can transfer the ISO certification from one certification body to another. But to transfer the ISO certification, it should comply with the following requirements.
The current certification must be obtained from the IAF accredited ISO certification body.
If you have not achieved from accredited certification, then you can’t able to transfer your certification.
You are not allowed to transfer if your certification is expired.
Also, you cannot transfer the current certification; the accreditation of your certification body is expired. Within 6 months, you should transfer to a new registrar. Otherwise, you will be considered as a new client.
Why one should transfer the ISO certificate?
There may be several reasons for an organization to change its certification body.
Lack of quality in services
Poor technical support and guidance
Poor knowledge of auditors
Lack of experience in the process
To get better services, etc.
What are the transferrable standards?
All ISO standards are transferrable including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, etc. But the standards should be approved by the accredited certification bodies. The standards AS9100, IATF 16949 are also transferrable.
Process to transfer ISO certification
No need to be worried! Transferring ISO certification from one certification body to another is a simple process. Here are the simple steps to transfer your certification to another certification body.
Check the terms and conditions of your certification body whether they charge for the cancellation
Send an application form to the new certification body
If you have accepted their quotation, the process will start for transferring your certificate
You need to submit the copy of your current certificate and latest audit reports for evaluation
The new certification body will analyze your previous documents to verify whether there is any non-conformity.
Finally, the new certificate will be issued by the new certification body.