🔍 Our Approach to Certification Lifecycle Management
At GCAI, we are committed to supporting our certified clients throughout their entire certification journey. Our lifecycle management process ensures timely and effective handling of surveillance audits, recertification planning, and certification status updates. We aim to maintain certification integrity while making the process smooth, transparent, and predictable for clients.
📘 Purpose & Scope
This page provides an overview of how we manage the ongoing certification lifecycle, including:
– Surveillance audits
– Recertification planning
– Special audits and status updates
– Communication timelines
It is designed to give our clients clarity on what to expect and how to stay compliant throughout the certification period.
📅 Surveillance Management
Surveillance Scheduling
Surveillance audits are conducted annually to ensure your management system continues to meet certification requirements. We work with you to schedule these audits in a way that aligns with your operational cycles, allowing flexibility while maintaining compliance with the required timelines.
Surveillance Preparation
We begin preparing for your surveillance audit around one month before the audit date. Our team reviews previous audit results, corrective actions, client feedback, and any updates to your operations. This helps us customize the audit to be relevant and efficient, especially for multi-site or remote assessments.
Post-Surveillance Activities
Following the audit, we promptly review findings and update your certification records. If any nonconformities are noted, we’ll work with you to track and verify corrective actions, ensuring continuous compliance.
🔁 Recertification Planning
Early Planning Phase
Recertification planning starts at least nine months before your certificate expiry. We review your audit history, performance trends, and organizational changes. You’ll receive early reminders and updates on what’s needed for a smooth transition to your next certification cycle.
Detailed Planning Phase
Around six months prior to expiry, we finalize your audit plan, confirm dates, assign the audit team, and ensure everything is ready for a seamless recertification. If your business has changed significantly or the certification standard has been updated, we’ll guide you through transition or additional steps as needed.
🛡️ Our Commitment to You
GCAI’s lifecycle management approach is built on transparency, preparedness, and partnership. We ensure you are well-informed at every stage and that your certification remains valid, credible, and aligned with international best practices.
📬 Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have questions about your upcoming audit, recertification, or certification status, feel free to reach out:
📧 operations@gcaicert.com | ☎️ +91 9986877136