Recognition
Recognition of certification authorities and jurisdictional partners
1Cert.org operates through a recognition framework rather than direct operation in every market. Recognition determines which bodies may be described, in relation to 1Cert.org, using terms such as accredited, recognised or authorised.
Recognition framework
The criteria and process by which recognition is granted.
Recognised bodies
Bodies currently recognised under the framework.
Certification authorities
The role certification authorities play in the recognition chain.
Reciprocal arrangements
How recognition arrangements with other frameworks are approached.
Global network
The current recognition hierarchy, jurisdiction by jurisdiction.
Apply for recognition
How a body may apply to be recognised as a jurisdictional certification partner.