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certification, the target market can be
broadened to include prospects that previously
were out of reach.

• Certification with Credentials. Getting
certified by an accredited certification body
provides certification with credentials. It is not
just a piece of paper that any other company
can provide after an inspection or audit.
Companies can rest assured knowing that their
suppliers, like their certification body, have
been held to the highest standards,
competency and practices to establish a
verifiable commitment to quality and safety
within the marketplace.

• Settled Discrepancies. When a company has
a disagreement with an accredited certification
body on a nonconformity, it can be confident
that it will have a fair and thorough appeals
process. The oversight body makes sure
appeals are escalated and properly addressed
through a formal process. If you ever consider
an unaccredited certification in an effort to save

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