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Glossary of Terms
confirming that they are in conformance with the
requirements of a specific standard.

Certification Cycle
Period from the date that the certification decision is
made by the registrar to the date that the
recertification decision is made by the registrar (or
from recertification to recertification). See Chapter 2
for more information.

Certification Scheme
A scheme consisting of a certification standard and
certification system as related to specified processes
to which the same particular scheme applies. The
certification scheme should contain at least:
 A standard
 A clearly defined scope
 A certification system, including auditor
qualifications, audit length and minimum content of
audit report

Competence
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills.

Conflict of Interest
Where either a certification body or any auditor are in
a position of trust requiring them to exercise judgment
on behalf of others and also has interests or
obligations (whether financial or otherwise) of the sort
that might interfere with their exercise of judgment.

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