Frequently asked questions.
No. A certification body that prepares its clients can no longer audit them independently. We can, however, explain how the audit works and the certification rules.
The price depends on the audit duration, calculated from your size, your sites and your scope. The quote details every audit of the three-year cycle.
Allow 4 to 6 weeks between signing the agreement and the initial audit, then 3 weeks at most between the audit and the decision, if no major nonconformity is raised. These lead times will apply once our accreditation is granted.
Yes, when the standard and the nature of your activity allow it. We state it in the quote.
A minor nonconformity must be corrected within a set period and does not prevent certification. A major nonconformity must be cleared before any favourable decision.
Yes. Once our accreditation is granted, we will be able to take over your cycle where it stands, after reviewing your latest audit reports. Certificate transfer
Yes, with a reason, before the audit. We will then propose another auditor.
Gardiant Certification is preparing its application for accreditation by COFRAC. Certificates will be issued once accreditation is granted.
ISO/UNDP 53001: anywhere in Europe, in French or English. Qualiopi is a French certification reserved for providers funded by French public or pooled funds.
Your next audit, with a fresh look.
You can change certification body during the cycle, including for a surveillance audit, which for Qualiopi takes place between the 14th and 22nd month of the cycle. Gardiant Certification will be able to take over your cycle once its accreditation is granted. How a transfer will work