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Accreditation Procedure

  1. Document stating the relationship between the Certification Bodies and the certification user, and a copy of contract
  2. Representative Agreement¡¯ signed by the representative of the applicant
  3. The field and scope of accreditation desired specified in the Korean Standard Industrial Classification Code
  4. Incorporation register book, which confirms that the applicant is the third party organization
  5. Adequate agreement certificate which contains information on the responsibility incurred arising out of the operation or activities of the applicant (including liability insurance policy, etc.)
  6. The general features of the applicant organization (title, address, legal status, organization structure and major activities, etc)
  7. The job description records of the human resources related to the certification works, which include internal and external certification assessors
  8. Document proving the ownership of relevant certification mark (for example: a trademark certificate issued by the Commissioner of Korea Intellectual Property Office, etc.)
  9. Mark and label to be used in certified products
  10. The copy of brochures, promotional materials, pamphlets or other published materials to promote or explain relevant certification work.
  11. Certification record of relevant mark and the list of certified products which includes the information on the manufacturers and sellers of relevant products
  12. List of relevant standards and a copy for each standard
  13. List that contains the relationship and identity of the organizations which carry out the part of relevant work including test, examination and/or assessment on behalf of the applicant
  14. Documents specified in Clause 2 of Article 18 of the Requirements on Accreditation and Surveillance of Product Certification Bodies
  15. Document containing detailed description of relevant procedures including sampling, test level and acceptance criteria, etc.
  16. List of testing equipments required for performing accredited activities
  17. Document explaining the public features of relevant certification activities and their necessity for customers
  18. Quality manual and procedures of applicant organization
  19. Document proving that the applicant had received consulting on certification and technology
  20. Results of internal audit and management review

KAS Accreditation Application Procedure

In case of receiving Non-conformity - Application:Corrective Actions(Within 3 months) > Document Review > Notify Assessment Plan(A week ahead of on-site assessment) > On-site Assessment : Corrective Actions : Corrective Actions(Within 3 months) > Corrective Actions & Follow-up Assessment > Deliberation by Committee > Decision on Accreditation > Notification of Accreditation

KAS Accreditation Steering Procedure

Validity period:4years, Surveillance:12month intervals - Acquisition of Accreditation > Surveillance(Within 12 months after initial accreditation) > Acquisition of Supplementary Accreditation > 12 month intervals between surveillance > Application of Re-Assessment(before9 months of expiration) > Re-Assessment of Accreditation