Certificate identity and current status
Define ownership, expected evidence, monitoring and escalation before relying on this control.
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Resources / COHSEW knowledge
Certified Products & Systems
Verify what was certified, by whom, to which requirements and for what scope.
Objective
What this area means for safer, healthier and more responsible operations.
A certificate is meaningful only when its issuer, scheme, standard, scope, site, status and validity can be confirmed. COHSEW’s resource model helps users interpret certificate information and avoid assumptions that extend beyond the stated scope.
COHSEW principleUse competent, risk-based assurance to prevent harm, verify control and support continual improvement.
Priority controls
Where organisations should focus.
Priorities must be adapted to the organisation, activity, location, affected people and applicable legal requirements.
Accreditation and scheme recognition
Define ownership, expected evidence, monitoring and escalation before relying on this control.
Exact products, sites and activities covered
Define ownership, expected evidence, monitoring and escalation before relying on this control.
Suspension, withdrawal and misuse reporting
Define ownership, expected evidence, monitoring and escalation before relying on this control.
How COHSEW supports you
From risk question to measurable assurance.
Our specialists help organisations select proportionate methods, preserve independence and turn technical evidence into action.
- 01Search the issuing body’s controlled register
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 02Check accreditation against the relevant activity
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 03Contact COHSEW when identity or scope is unclear
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
Authoritative guidance
Continue with the primary sources.
These external resources informed this page. Always confirm current national law, regulator guidance and contractual requirements for your location.
01International Accreditation Forum
IAF CertSearch
Open official source ↗02International Organization for StandardizationCertification and conformity assessment
Open official source ↗03International Laboratory Accreditation CooperationILAC MRA and signatories
Open official source ↗Information on this page supports awareness and programme design. It is not legal, medical or regulatory advice, does not reproduce the full text of any standard and does not replace competent assessment of your specific circumstances.
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