Authorized certification bodies must maintain professional, independent, transparent, and accountable certification practice under ICFT requirements.
Authorized bodies must:
- Follow ICFT standards and procedures
- Maintain impartiality and confidentiality
- Use qualified reviewers
- Keep accurate records
- Submit regular reports to ICFT
- Avoid misleading claims
- Follow ICFT label and certificate rules
- Report complaints and appeals
- Participate in quality assurance audits
- Renew authorization periodically