5 Ticks StandardsMark™ Certification
The 5 Ticks StandardsMark™ Certification is a highly visible and trusted symbol awarded to products that meet established benchmarks for quality, safety, and performance.
StandardsMark™ Certification Scheme
The Scheme is for evaluating and certify products, systems, and processes against international or national standards.
The certification process generally involves comprehensive annual audits of the manufacturing facilities, along with detailed product type testing in accordance with the applicable standards.
Types of Product Certification Systems offered by QCI Global:
System 5 Certification: This certification system involves a comprehensive evaluation of manufacturing processes and product samples. It includes an on-site factory assessment of the manufacturing processes, as well as type testing of product samples. Ongoing certification requires regular factory surveillance audits to ensure the maintenance of the manufacturing process.
System 2/3 Certification: This certification system verifies compliance with the relevant standard through type testing of product samples and final product inspection/review. Type testing is conducted on product samples to assess their conformity to the specified standard’s requirements. Additionally, final product inspection or review is performed either in the marketplace or at the place of manufacture to confirm compliance. An example of this certification system is the Gas Safety certification scheme.
System 1 Certification: System 1 Certification, often known as ‘type test certification’, involves sending product samples to a recognized test laboratory. The samples undergo evaluation against the test requirements outlined in the relevant standard. This certification system focuses on the evaluation of product samples and their compliance with the specified standards.
This scheme involves initial product type testing, followed by assessment, regular production batch testing, and evaluation of your company’s manufacturing processes to ensure continual compliance.
Design Verification
Sample(s) of the product are assessed for compliance with the relevant product specification or standard (also known as type testing).
Document Review
The documented quality plan for the design and manufacture of the product is reviewed to ensure appropriate controls are in place to address risks to designated standards or specifications.
Quality Plan Implementation
On-site assessment by QCI Global independent experts ensures the quality plan is effectively implemented in practice to achieve ongoing compliance.
Ongoing Assessment
Regular assessments, both of the product itself in batch production, and of the manufacturing site, verify that quality plans are being maintained and the product continues to comply with the standard.
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