The certification process, stage by stage
A transparent, evidence-based process aligned to international practice (ISO/IEC 17021-1). No surprises, documented at every step.
The five stages
Application & Scoping
You apply; we define the scope of assessment and confirm eligibility. This is a certification activity — not consultancy.
Stage 1 — Readiness
We review your documentation and readiness against the standard and identify anything that would prevent a successful Stage 2.
Stage 2 — Certification Audit
An evidence-based assessment of your management system in operation: interviews, records and observation.
Certification Decision
An independent reviewer — separate from the audit team — makes the certification decision, ensuring impartiality.
Surveillance & Recertification
Annual surveillance audits across a three-year cycle, followed by recertification.
Decision independence
The auditor who gathers evidence is never the person who decides. That separation is what makes an Anavah certificate defensible.
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