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Accreditation Statement

Purpose

This Accreditation Statement outlines the legal recognition, certification authority, accreditation scope, and compliance framework of Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd. It affirms our commitment to offering internationally recognized management system certification services that meet the highest levels of objectivity, competence, and conformity with the global standards framework under the accreditation of both UAF (United Accreditation Foundation) and IAS (International Accreditation Service).

Certification Authority

Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd. is an independent, impartial, and accredited third-party certification body, delivering ISO certification services that help organizations demonstrate compliance with global management system standards. We operate in strict accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and other relevant accreditation and international requirements. All certification decisions are made independently by our authorized technical review and approval panel based on evidence derived from a structured audit methodology. Our operations are designed to support transparency, regulatory alignment, industry relevance, and client confidence in every certification decision issued.

Scope of Accreditation

Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd. operates its certification services across multiple ISO disciplines. Our accreditation scope includes the following:

ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 – General requirements for audit and certification of management systems
ISO/IEC TS 17021-2 – Environmental Management System (EMS) certification
ISO/IEC TS 17021-3 – Quality Management System (QMS) certification
ISO/IEC TS 17021-5 – Asset Management System (AMS) certification
ISO/IEC TS 17021-9 – Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification
ISO/IEC 17021-10 & TS 17021-11 – OHSMS and Facility Management systems
ISO/IEC 27006 & TS 27006-2 – Information Security and Privacy Management Systems
ISO/TS 22003 – Food Safety Management Systems
ISO/IEC 20000-6 – Service Management Systems (IT-SMS)
ISO 50003 – Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
UAF and IAS-specific CAB criteria and procedural mandates

Our capability to provide audits across multiple industries ensures a consistent and globally accepted certification process for our clients.

Compliance Commitment

Guardian Assessment is committed to:

Fully complying with all applicable accreditation rules, ISO standard updates, and statutory regulations
Implementing robust internal systems to maintain adherence to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and all technical sector-specific guidelines
Carrying out audits with transparency, integrity, and evidence-based objectivity
Ensuring timely transitions whenever standards are revised or withdrawn

We conduct periodic internal audits and management reviews to verify continued conformity with accreditation conditions.

Impartiality and Integrity

We operate under a strict impartiality framework governed by our impartiality policy and committee. Guardian Assessment:

Maintains internal safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest in audits, reviews, or certification decisions
Prohibits consultancy or internal audits to ensure full neutrality
Conducts annual impartiality risk assessments, which are reviewed by top management and our impartiality committee

Every staff member, auditor, and technical reviewer must sign a declaration of impartiality and non-conflict for each certification cycle.

Certification Validity

Certificates issued by Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd. are:

Valid for three (3) years from the date of initial certification
Subject to mandatory annual surveillance audits to ensure compliance continuity
Renewed through a recertification audit at the end of the cycle

If required, clients may apply for changes to scope, site addition, or sector expansion, subject to eligibility and audit verification.

Use of Logos and Marks

Certified clients are permitted to use Guardian’s certification mark and the logos of relevant accreditation bodies (UAF and IAS), subject to:

Adherence to Guardian’s Logo Usage Policy
Prohibition of misleading usage (e.g., on products, packaging, or suggesting product certification)
Removal of all marks upon suspension, withdrawal, or expiration of certification

Violations may result in legal action or public disclaimers issued by Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd

Suspension or Withdrawal of Certification

Guardian Assessment reserves the right to suspend or withdraw certificates in the following situations:

Non-compliance with surveillance audit schedule
Significant or unresolved non-conformities
Breach of contract, code of conduct, or misuse of logos
Voluntary surrender or verified complaints affecting certified status

In such cases, public notice may be issued and access to certificate status will be restricted or deactivated.

Appeals and Complaints

Our documented dispute resolution process ensures:

Fair handling of appeals against certification decisions
Transparent and timely resolution of client or stakeholder complaints
Access to an independent panel for impartial review when needed

All appeal decisions are documented and communicated to the concerned party in writing.

Public Verification

Certified status of organizations can be publicly verified:

On Guardian Assessment’s website (www.guardiancertification.com)
By contacting our compliance team at info@guardiancertification.com
Or by accessing the relevant IAS and UAF directories if available

Document Availability and Review

This Accreditation Statement is reviewed at least once annually or upon significant regulatory or procedural updates. It is made publicly accessible to stakeholders via Guardian Assessment’s official website and client communications.

For any inquiries regarding this statement or certification procedures, please write to: info@guardiancertification.com