Policy on Suspending, withdrawing or reducing the scope of certification
Policy on Suspending, withdrawing or reducing the scope of certification
1. Policy Statement
SandBP may, at its discretion, suspend or revoke a certificate for cause. Causes for suspension or revocation include, but are not limited to fraud, deceit, or submission of inaccurate data to obtain certification.
When SandBP has evidence that charges against a certificate holder are valid, it shall notify the certificate holder by certified mail at his or her last known address. The certificate holder will have the opportunity to present his or her defense to the certification board in writing according to the terms outlined in the policy.
The suspension or revocation shall remain in effect until the board reviews the case. SandBP shall then uphold or deny the suspension or revocation.
All actions and decisions in the context of suspension, withdrawal or reduction of scope of certification of a client shall be based on objective evidence.
2. Suspension/withdrawal of certification
Improper use of certificates and logos.
Malpractices
Providing false information or making false statements on or in connection with application forms, scheduling permits, or other S &BP -related documents
Applying for an examination for which an applicant is not eligible
The active Client has voluntarily requested a suspension.
Suspension/withdrawal of certification shall occur in the following circumstances:
Failure to address the reasons for suspension in a time frame as agreed; and
Client wishes to not continue with certification.
SandBP shall ensure:
Each applicant agrees to the conditions stated in Proposal and Certification Agreement including those associated with suspension, withdrawal or reduction of scope of certification;
An applicant is informed as to why there is an intension for SandBP to suspend, withdraw or reduce the scope of certification;
An applicant is suitably warned about an intension for SandBP to suspend, withdraw or reduce the scope of certification to provide the applicant with time to effectively respond should they choose to do so;
All decisions to suspend, withdraw or reduce the scope of certification are taken by top management after a review of objective evidence; and
An applicant subject to a warning or who had suspension, withdrawal or reduction of scope of certification placed upon them should have the right of appeal.
This Suspension, Withdrawal or Reduction of Scope of Certification Policy is approved and issued by:
