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Your Trusted Certification Partner

NABCB Accredited
ISO 9001 ISO 45001 ISO 14001

Empowering organizations through accredited, authentic, impartial, and ethical certification services for management standards such as QMS, EMS, and OHSMS.

Audit Application Process Flow

Live Process
1

Audit Application

Initial application submission

Key Application Requirements
  • Download application form from www.aitf.co.in (Downloads section)
  • Available in PDF and MS Word formats
  • Fill client requirements and certification details
  • Provide activities carried out by client
  • Include number of employees and sites information
  • Add certification-specific information
  • Application must be stamped and signed
  • Submit by authorized person only
  • Send via mail, courier, or handover to AITF office
2-3 Days
2

Application Review

Comprehensive evaluation process

Application Review Process
  • Review of application information by AITF-MCL
  • Economic offer preparation for certification
  • Based on required man-days for auditing
  • Analysis of organization scope criticality
  • Evaluation of sites to be audited
  • Competency requirements analysis
  • Appointing competent auditor for assessment
  • Detailed cost estimation and timeline
5-7 Days
3

Certification Proposal

Detailed certification plan

Certification Proposal Details
  • Review of completed questionnaire information
  • AITF reviews available scopes with AITF-MCL
  • Preparation of detailed proposal/agreement
  • Letter for registration service agreement included
  • Sent along with application for registration
  • Specifies surveillance visit frequency
  • Terms and conditions for certification grant
  • Maintenance of certification requirements
  • Certification criteria clearly defined
3-5 Days
4

Certification Service Agreement

Service terms and conditions

Service Agreement Process
  • Client acceptance of proposal/agreement required
  • Submit signed agreement along with application fees
  • Receipt of agreement enables client registration
  • Unique identification number allotted to organization
  • Application for registration received and reviewed
  • Confirms exact client company name display
  • Verifies site address details
  • Defines scope description (products/services)
  • Certification audit contract made and sent
1-2 Days
5

Contract Review

Legal and compliance review

Contract Review Process
  • Review of signed service agreement received
  • Analysis of contract terms and conditions
  • Identify required changes if any
  • Revision of contract carried out if needed
  • Client acceptance of contract revisions
  • Proceed with assessment planning after acceptance
  • Final contract approval and documentation
2-3 Days
6

Assessment Planning

Strategic assessment schedule

Assessment Planning Process
  • Analysis of auditee organization details (Scope, Name, Address)
  • Clear understanding between client & AITF-MCL requirements
  • Audit language requirement assessment
  • Review of client management system if previously certified
  • Arrangement of AITF-MCL resources for certification service
  • Evaluation of assessment readiness of the applicant
  • Comprehensive assessment plan preparation
  • Resource allocation and scheduling
  • Final assessment documentation
5-7 Days
7

Audit Notification with Assignment of Auditor

Auditor assignment and notification

Audit Notification Process
  • AITF-MCL sends audit notification to client
  • Audit planning details included in notification
  • Assignment of qualified auditor
  • Client acceptance required for auditor assignment
  • Verification of no conflict of interest
  • Client confirmation for audit scheduling
  • Final audit date confirmation
  • Audit team communication established
2-3 Days
8

Stage I Audit

Initial assessment phase

Stage I Audit Process
  • Determine organization's readiness for Stage 2 audit
  • Review of client's documentation and quality system
  • Review Quality Manual / Policy documents
  • Examine Procedures / Guidelines / Work Instructions
  • Check all required documentation is available
  • Verify information consistency and controlled state
  • Confirm documentation distributed for implementation
  • Partial onsite evaluation of internal audits
  • Assess management review planning and performance
  • Evaluate management system implementation level
  • Submit findings & advice in written report
3-5 Days
9

Stage II Audit

Final certification audit

Stage II Audit Process
  • Conducted onsite to evaluate implementation effectiveness
  • Assessment of client's management system effectiveness
  • Audit findings categorized into Minor Non-Conformances
  • Audit findings categorized into Major Non-Conformances
  • Minor Non-Compliance: Isolated deficiency cases
  • Minor: Does not affect product conformity or customer satisfaction
  • Major Non-Compliance: Total lapse of applicable requirements
  • Major: Critical to management system operation
  • Assessment audit after Stage 1 inadequacies removed
  • Organization demonstrates compliance to international standard
  • Auditors plan and conduct the assessment audit
5-7 Days
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OFFICIAL RECOGNITION

NABCB Accredited Certification Body

AITF Management Certification Limited is an
accredited certification body
from NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies)
for QMS, EMS, and OHSMS Certifications.

QMS
EMS
OHSMS
Why Choose AITF

Our Commitment to Excellence

At AITF Management Certification Ltd., we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive assessment services through our team of highly qualified auditors. Our primary objective is to enhance our clients' business performance by conducting value-added audits of their processes and management systems.

Our Core Principles

We maintain the highest standards of competence, independence, and impartiality in our assessment processes. Our team of certified auditors is committed to helping organizations achieve and demonstrate compliance with international standards, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across all business functions.

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QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Ensures consistent product and service quality by meeting customer and regulatory requirements through ISO 9001 standards.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Helps organizations minimize environmental impact, comply with laws, and improve sustainability under ISO 14001.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (OHSMS)

Builds a robust OH&S framework to reduce risks, protect employee well-being, and drive continual improvement under ISO 45001.

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NABCB Accredited ISO Certification

NABCB Accreditation

India's Premier Accreditation Body

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The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) is a key entity in India's quality infrastructure, serving as a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI).

International Recognition

Globally Accepted Certifications

A certificate issued by an AITF that is accredited by NABCB and issued with the NABCB & IAF MLA mark is accepted in all economies, as the accreditation body is an IAF MLA signatory.

Quality Assurance

Trusted Certification Process

NABCB assesses the competence and impartiality of CABs (AITF) based on international standards and its own criteria, ensuring that the certificates and reports issued are reliable and trustworthy.

Our Accredited Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety