Recertification Audits Clause Samples

Recertification Audits. In order for the Applicant to maintain the Certificate in effect, Recertification Audits by TÜV are required every three years. Before a Recertification Audit, the Applicant shall notify TÜV in writing of any changes to the Applicant’s management system not previously reported to TÜV, and the Applicant shall give TÜV the appropriate documentation describing those changes. TÜV shall review the applicant’s management system documentation before the on-site Recertification Audit. Significant changes may require an on-site Stage 1 audit before the Recertification Audit. TÜV shall conduct the Recertification Audit less than 36 months from the initial certification audit or before the expiration of the existing certificate.