Resources
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Quality Policy
This policy outlines ASI’s approach to ensuring the quality, integrity, and continual improvement of its assurance services. Version: ASI-POL-20-107-ASI-Quality Policy-V2.2
Code of Conduct
The document serves as a guiding document, outlining the expectations for appropriate conduct across ASI.
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how ASI collects, uses, protects, shares and retains personal data in the course of its activities.
Trademark Requirements
Website Description This policy outlines the requirements for the use of the ASI NA name, Logo and Accreditation Claims by Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) and other entities. ASI North America PB LLC publicly refers to itself as ASI North America or ASI NA.
Complaint Submission Form
This form is used to submit complaints related to ASI in North America’s accreditation programs. Version: ASI NA-TPL-20-138-Complaint Submission Form-V1.0
Accreditation Manual
This manual describes the roles, responsibilities, and key activities of ASI in North America and Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) during the accreditation cycle. Version: ASI NA-MA-20-101-Accreditation Manual-V4.0
Challenge & Appeal Submission form
This form is used by Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to formally submit challenges against nonconformities or appeals against accreditation decisions. Version: ASI NA-TPL-20-139- Challenge & Appeal Submission Form-V1.0
Whistleblowing Policy
This Policy explains how ASI personnel and business partners can safely report suspected or actual wrongdoing and guarantees protection from retaliation for speaking up. Version: ASI-POL-20-255-ASI Whistleblowing-V2.1
ASI QMS Clarifications
This document contains clarifications issued by ASI regarding its Quality Management System (QMS).
Controlled List of Public QMS Documents
This document provides a controlled, up-to-date listing of current public ASI in North America QMS documents (all 20-series documents).
Glossary
This glossary defines terms and abbreviations used by ASI in North America for all accreditation-related activities. Version: ASI NA-INF-20-103-ASI NA Glossary-V1.0
Anticorruption Policy
This Policy sets out the principles and responsibilities that guide how we work with Suppliers and Business Partners to ensure integrity in every engagement. Version: ASI-POL-20-110-ASI-Anticorruption Policy-V1.0
Policy on External Technology
This policy clarifies ASI's position in terms of its endorsement of the application of external technologies in certification processes. Version: ASI-POL-20-111-ASI-External Technology-V1.1
Conformity Assessment Scheme (CAS) Application Form
This application form is required for applicant Conformity Assessment Schemes (CAS) to provide the initial information needed for ASI in North America to confirm the CAS’s scope, objectives, eligibility for accreditation, and other relevant details. Version: ASI NA-TPL-20-157-CAS Application Form-V1.0
Accreditation Transfer Procedure
This procedure defines the process for transferring the accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies from another Accreditation Body to ASI in North America. Version: ASI NA-PRO-20-100-Accreditation Transfer Procedure- V3.0_w
Appeals and Challenges Procedure
This Procedure explains how Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) can challenge Nonconformities or appeal Accreditation Decisions made by ASI in North America. Version: ASI-PRO-20-103-Appeals and Challenges-V8.0
Impartiality Policy
The Impartiality Policy outlines the importance of impartiality, managing conflicts of interest and ensuring objectivity of accreditation activities. Version: ASI-POL-20-109-ASI-Impartiality Policy-V7.0
Complaints Procedure
This procedure outlines the processes to be followed when any person(s) or organization(s) expresses dissatisfaction about ASI in North America personnel/performance or about the activities of an accredited CAB. Version: ASI-PRO-20-104-Complaints-V8.0