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Management system certification audit duration

Zhejiang Sanjing Testing and Certification Co., Ltd.

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Public Files-VerifyCertificate andRecognizeCertificate Usage Guidelines

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Zhejiang Sanjing Testing and Certification Co., Ltd.

Public Files-Rules for Use of Certification Certificates and Marks

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Reviewer: Zhang Daoli

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InitialPublish Date: 2023 0415 Revise/Effective Date: 2026Year03Month01Day

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Zhejiang Sanjing Testing and Certification Co., Ltd.

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Public Files-VerifyCertificates andRecognizeCertificate Usage Guidelines

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1 Sanjing InspectionRights and obligations of the certification body and the certified organization

1.1 Rights and Obligations of Certified Organizations

Rights of the Certified Organization

——Certified organizations may use in accordance with the relevant provisions of this document.CompanyDisplay issued certificates and logos to promote your certified status.

——Certified organizations may request the latest version.SJC-WI-14Rules for the Use of Certification Certificates and Certification Marks

——YesCompanyYou may submit comments on the notice of change regarding misuse of certificates and logos to protect your interests.

Obligations of the Certified Organization

——Always comply with authentication standards and the provisions of this document.

——Use certification certificates and marks correctly.

——Certified organizations should promptly notifyCompanyReport any proposed changes to the management system or other changes that may affect its conformity, such as revisions to the management manual or organizational restructuring.Verifyupdates to your address, etc., so thatCompanyStay updated on the latest changes. Failure to provide these updates will be considered misuse of the certification certificate and will result in appropriate action in accordance with these rules.

——Certified organizations should promptly notifyCompanyReport major customer complaints, significant product quality incidents, safety accidents, and/or environmental pollutionTherefore, etc. Certified organizationEstablish a procedure for handling complaints from customers and interested parties, and retain records of the complaint resolution.

——Pay certification fees promptly.

1.2 Sanjing's Rights and Obligations

Sanjing's Rights

——Owns the certification certificate and certification mark.

——Establish rules for the use of management system certification certificates and certification marks.

——Through regular supervisory audits and necessary unscheduled spot checks (e.g., when a certified organization experiences major customer complaints, significant product quality incidents, safety accidents, or...)/or environmentpollution incidents, etc.), and the certification body's ongoing compliance with laws and regulations;

——We reserve the right to take necessary corrective actions against misuse or unauthorized use of certification certificates and marks, up to and including termination of certification and other legal measures.

Sanjing's Obligations

——Is responsible for the conformity of the management system within the scope of certification to specific standards or other referenced documents.

——Publicly publish the list of certified organizations in accordance with regulations, including: names of certified clients, applicable normative documents, scope of certification, geographic locations (including headquarters and any site locations within multi-site certifications), certificate status, date of certification, and certificate numbers.

——Inform certified organizations of the scope and locations where their certification certificates and marks may be used. State that certification certificates are solely for demonstrating that a certified organization's management system complies with specific standards or other referenced documents within the certified scope.

——Verify the ongoing validity of certification certificates by monitoring and recertifying certified organizations to confirm that their management systems within the scope of certification comply with specific standards or other referenced documents.

——Notify certified organizations promptly when certification requirements change, consider stakeholders' input, agree on specific actions, and confirm the continued validity of the certificate.

——In addition to providing certification certificate information to the applying organization, certification regulatory authorities, and other law enforcement and regulatory bodies, certificates must also be made available to relevant social stakeholders upon request, subjecting the process to public oversight.。

2Sanjing Testing & CertificationCertification Certificates and Logo Management

2.1 SJC Management System Certification Mark

2.1.1 Certification Mark Specifications: As shown in the figure, may be scaled proportionally and must remain clearly legible.Must not deform or change color.

2.1.2 System Certification Mark Color: Orange

Note: The design must comply with the latest regulations of the "Administrative Measures for Certification Certificates and Certification Marks." It shall not be identical or similar to national certification marks, shall not hinder social administration, and shall not harm social moral standards.

2.1.3Sanjing's certification certificates areIssued by Zhejiang Sanjing Testing & Certification Co., Ltd. to the auditee, certProof that the management system complies with the applicable certification standards, provided in both Chinese and English versions.

2.1.2 Content of Management System Certification Certificate

a)Certificate Name (Management System Certification Certificate);

b)Name and address of the accredited certification body;

c)Date of granting, extending, or renewing certification and/or reissuing the certificate;

d)Date by which recertification is required, aligned with the certification validity period or cycle.

e)Certification Registration Number;

f)Number and version of the management system standard(s) and/or other referenced document(s) on which this is based;

g)Scope of the management system certification;

h)Certified company name, address, contact phone number, and website;

i)VerifyAny other information required by standards and/or other normative documents;

j)Signature of the corporate legal representative;

k)Certification badge.

2.1.4 Issuance of Certification

a)After the certification decision is made, the general manager issues the certificate and grants certification registration.

b)Typically, a single registration number and one certificate are issued for the same organization undergoing certification under the same management system. If the certified organization operates under two names, both may be listed on the certificate, but only one registration number and one certificate shall be issued.

c)For multi-domain authentication, sub-certificates or certificate attachments with the same registration number may be issued as needed. Management details shall be described in the certificate attachment.Names, addresses, and scope of certification for all sites covered by the system; if subordinate certificates are issued, their relationship to the parent certificate must be indicated..

d)Certificates are typically printed in both Chinese and English. Other language versions matching the Chinese content may also be issued as needed.e)The certificate effective date cannot be earlier than the certification decision date.

2.1.5 Replace Certification Certificate

During the validity period of the certification certificate, if any of the following situations occur, the certified organization may submit an application for certificate renewal to the company:

aCertificate holder change;

bExpand or reduce the scope of certification;

cChange of organization location;

dThe standard used for certification has changed or been updated.

Certificates issued for the above changes should be requested prior to the regular surveillance audit and confirmed concurrently during that audit. Upon expiration of the certification certificate, a re-certification audit shall be conducted to verify maintained registration status; upon confirmation, written notification will be issued for certificate renewal. The renewed certificate must be assigned a new registration number.

2.1.6 Issue Replacement Certificate

If a certified organization loses or damages its certificate, it must submit a written application to the company explaining the reason. Upon approval by the General Manager, a replacement certificate will be issued.

2.1.7Certification temporarily suspended. Notification of suspension.

Temporary suspension and termination of certification, as well as information regarding failure to apply for recertification upon expiration and other changes, are provided byGeneral DepartmentPublish on the company website.

2.1.8Requirements for certificate holders using the certification certificate

a)Management system certification certificates shall be used only by the certified organization within their validity period and approved scope. They must not be transferred, sold, lent, borrowed, or misused in any manner.

b) Certified organizations may display their certification certificate on public publications, promotional materials, websites, and other media, provided the certificate remains clearly legible.

c) The certification certificate is valid for three years. During this period, the certified organization may continue to use its management system certification only after maintaining registration status through the company's surveillance audit.

d)If certification is suspended or terminated due to non-compliance, you must stop using the certificate and logo. Upon termination, return the certificate to the company.

2.2 Certification Mark Information and Management

2.2.1SanwhaleCertification badge

2.2.1.1VerifyThe logo indicates that the certified organization's specificA distinctive mark indicating that an organization, having been certified in accordance with Sanjing Certification Procedures, complies with applicable management system standards and relevant technical requirements. CertificationLogoFor use in promotion and communication by certified organizations within the scope of certification.

Use of 3 Certification and Marks

Scope of use for 3.1 certification certificates and certification, accreditation, and mutual recognition marks:

a) Reproduce certification certificates and accreditation, recognition, and mutual recognition logos on envelopes, letterheads, plaques, advertisements, and other promotional materials; b) Display certification certificates and accreditation, recognition, and mutual recognition logos in all external communications.

c) The logo or accompanying text must clearly state what is certified and which certification body granted the certification. Do not display only the certification logo on the product; it may appear on product packaging only when accompanied by the name of the certified organization and the certifying body.Certification mark。

3.2 Certified Organizations Prohibited Uses for Certification Marks and Accreditation, Recognition, or Mutual Recognition Logos:

a) Certification, accreditation, and mutual recognition marks must not be used on products, inner packaging, or product labels in a way that suggests the certified organization's specific products or services have been certified.

b) ISO9001:2015/IS014001:2015/SO45001:2018 represents management system certification, not product certification. Do not claim "This product is certified" on the company website, promotional materials, or inner/outer packaging.

c)If a certified organization's certificate is suspended or revoked, the organization is prohibited from using any promotional materials related to the suspended/revoked certificate and logo.Any reference;

d) shall not be used on reports and certificates issued by accredited measurement, testing laboratories and inspection bodies;

eCertificates, certification marks, accreditation marks, and mutual recognition marks are non-transferable, non-lendable, and non-sellable.

f) Do not imply the certification applies to activities outside its scope.

3.3 SJCRules for managing certified customers' management systems that are declared on product packaging or in accompanying information as being certified.

A product qualifies for packaging if it can be removed from the product without causing disassembly, breakage, or damage. Information qualifies if it is separately obtainable or easily separable. Model nameplates or labels are considered part of the product. Claims must not imply that the product, process, or service has been certified in this manner. Claims must include reference to the following:

--Logo of the certified customer (e.g., brand or name);

--Types of management systems (e.g., quality, environmental, occupational health and safety) and applicable standards;

--Certificate Authority.

Description:

(1) is a tangible product or a product in a single package, container, etc. (a product with independent packaging).

Outer packaging (e.g., corrugated cardboard or other materials) that does not reach the end user.

(3) refers to a specific form of mark that has a basic description of its applicability. In this sense, merely declaring with a single word does not constitute a mark.

(4) is a clear statement: "This product was manufactured in a facility certified under ISO9001 for quality management systems.".

When authorized to use certification marks, ensure that promotional claims about certification results comply with this procedure. Do not make statements that could damage the company's reputation or be considered misleading or unauthorized by the company.

Specifically, adhere to the following requirements:

Declare Situation

On the product

on large shipping boxes and similar containers

Wait on the ad brochure.

Using the logo

No declaration

Not allowed

Not allowed

Allow

With declaration

Not allowed

Allow

Allow

* The declaration must include information on3.3Citations mentioned

3.4 Oversight of certified organizations' use of various certification certificates and marks

a)Certified organizations must always use the certification certificate and logo in accordance with regulations and maintain effective control over them.;

b) SJCOn-site inspections will be conducted during surveillance and recertification audits to verify the certified organization's implementation of various certification marks and logos, as stipulated in the mutual certification agreement.;

c)Relevant national administrative authorities may inspect and supervise the use of certification certificates and marks in accordance with their duties, as stipulated in regulations such as the "Regulations on Certification and Accreditation of the People's Republic of China" and the "Measures for the Administration of Certification Certificates and Marks."

3.5Requirements for certified organizations using the certification certificate

a)The management system certification certificate may only be used by the certified organization within its validity period and within the scope of approved certification. It shall not be transferred or assigned in any manner. Sell or lend, impersonate.

b)Certified organizations may display their certification certificates in public publications, promotional materials, and on websites, provided the images remain clear and legible.

c) The certification is valid for up to three years. During this period, the certified organization may continue to use its management system certificate only after maintaining registration status through the company's surveillance audits.

Handling of Misuse of Various Certification Certificates and Marks by 3.6

a)If a certified organization is found to have misused its certification certificate or logo/The mark must be immediately discontinued. Appropriate corrective actions shall be taken to eliminate potential misleading effects on customers and consumers. The Audit Department shall monitor and track the implementation of these corrections.;

b)Certified organizations must identify the nature of misuse on products, labels, and other promotional materials, assess the severity and scope of potential consequences, and implement appropriate corrective actions. For example,:Recall these products from customers, the market, or other storage locations, or take action on-site.

-- Replace or remove the certification mark;

Scrap and destroy products, product labels, and their promotional materials.;

- For incidents that cannot be traced, issue a public announcement via media and(or)ToSJCNotice.

c) JSCCertification shall be suspended or revoked if an organization intentionally misuses its certificate, transfers it to another organization, fails to take corrective actions in a timely manner upon discovery, or implements corrective measures that yield no significant results.

d) SJCLegal action will be taken against the following behaviors in accordance with applicable national laws and regulations.:

--Forging certification certificates and identity proof marks;

--Suspension, revocation, cancellation of the certification service agreement, termination of certification, and continued use of the certification certificate or logo after its expiration.

4 Annual Confirmation, Replacement, and Recall of Certification Certificates and Notification Requirements

4.1After the certified organization passes each surveillance audit, Yike will issue a "Surveillance Audit Pass Certificate," which serves as authorization for continued use of the certificate and logo.

4.2During the certificate validity period, if any of the following circumstances occur, the certified organization shall notify the market./The Customer Service Department submits a request with supporting documents. After review and planning by the Yike Certification Department and approval by the Technical Department, certificates are reissued or replaced as needed; in some cases, the original certification certificate may be revoked.

-- Company name changed;

Expand or shrink authentication scope

Change organization location;

The standard used for certification has changed or been updated.

--Authentication certificate lost or damaged.

Information regarding the issuance, suspension, revocation, reinstatement, expansion or reduction of certification scope, and cancellation of 4.3 certificates shall be published on the company website by the certificate administrator and reported in a timely manner.

If a certificate is suspended, revoked, or cancelled due to non-compliance with certification requirements or a reduction in the scope of certification, the use of the original certificate and certification mark must cease. Specific requirements for suspension and revocation are detailed in the "Control Procedure for Granting, Refusing, Maintaining, Updating, Suspending, Restoring, or Revoking Certification, or Expanding or Reducing the Scope of Certification."

4.5 When a certified organization's certification status is suspended, revoked, or cancelled, Sanjing will reclaim the certificate.