Last Reviewed: 04/08/25

Impartiality Policy Statement

33Core² Certification Limited and its Directors, Managers, and Staff fully recognise the critical importance of impartiality in the delivery of its certification, inspection, and compliance activities. We are committed to ensuring that all dealings with clients or potential clients are conducted in a manner that upholds independence, objectivity, and fairness.

To safeguard and demonstrate impartiality, 3Core² Certification Ltd has identified and risk-assessed all relationships that may present a conflict of interest or pose a threat to impartiality. In support of this, the following principles are established and enforced:

Independent Certification Decisions:

·         All certifications are granted following review by an authorised and competent member of the team who was not involved in the audit, ensuring impartiality in decision-making.

Consultancy and Internal Auditing Services:

·         3Core² Certification does not and has never provided management system consultancy or internal audit services.

·         3Core² Certification does not own or hold any financial or other interest in companies offering certification, consultancy or internal audit services for management system standards.

·         3Core² Certification will not be marketed or presented in a manner that implies association with management system consultancy.

·         Any such misrepresentation identified will be addressed promptly and appropriately.

Separation from other Organisations:

·         Any proposed business relationship is subject to a documented risk assessment prior to formalisation. However, 3Core² Certification will not maintain and will not enter into relationships with organisations that may affect the impartiality of our certification processes.

·         Existing relationships are reviewed regularly to ensure continued impartiality.

Declaration of Interests:

·         All personnel (employees or contractors) are required to declare current and past relationships with clients or related organisations. Any potential conflict of interest must be disclosed and risk assessed.

·         Individuals will not be assigned to audits or be involved in decision making where it is identified that a conflict exists.

·         Such restrictions will apply for a minimum of two years following the existence of the past relationship, and will always be subject of a risk assessment prior to lifting of those restrictions

Training Services:

·         3Core² Certification does not provide organisation-specific training for the implementation of standards.

·         Any training offered is general in nature and available to all interested parties.

Auditor Independence and Pressure Prevention:

·         All auditors and personnel involved in certification decisions operate free from internal or external pressure.

·         No influence shall be exerted to alter the outcome of an audit.

·         No member of staff or sub-contractor will perform any part of an internal audit of their own work to ensure independence of the audit undertaken