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==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person'''
#The application for Management Systems Certification shall be made to the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) office [http://www.bobstandards.bw/Pages/bobcontactus.aspx?mnusub=119&pid=0&mp=0&sp=119 BOBS Contact Details].
#Applicants are required to visit/contact the BOBS offices and express their interest to apply for Management Systems Certification, upon receipt of the request preliminary discussions are held by the BOB Certification Unit.
#Applicants are notified by phone, SMS, Email, or letter by the BOBS office about BOB Certification Unit resolutions, regarding their request.
#If approved, the formal application process begins, by the applicant collecting and completing the Management Systems Certification Application Form and checklist, obtainable at any of the BOBS offices or download it via the BOBS website,[http://www.bobstandards.bw/Pages/DownloadsForms.aspx BOBS Downloadables] or directly download using this link [http://www.bobstandards.bw/DownloadsForms/Certification/BOBS.MSC.PROC6.F02%20APPLICATION%20FOR%20MS%20CERTIFICATION.pdf Management Systems Certification Application Form]
#Submit the supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, in addition to the duly completed application forms in all respect to the BOBS office. Any omission of these documents will render the application process incomplete.
#Pay the applicable certification fees as appropriate, either by depositing into the BOBS account or can be received through the Point of Sale (POS) machine (swiping machine) at the BOBS offices. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque written in favour of the Botswana Bureau of Standards or at the cash counter.
#Applicants will be issued with a BOBS payment receipt and an acknowledgment letter, which serves as proof of submission of the application and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
#The BOBS audit team shall conduct two (2) audits; the 1st audit shall be conducted within six (6) months from the date of receipt of the application and it will include a review of your organization’s documentation, a review of the understanding and implementation of the standard and related statutory, regulatory requirements, establish that internal audits and management review are conducted, verifying the scope of certification applied for and for planning for the 2nd audit.
#*Note: Before the 1st audit is conducted, the management system should have been in effect for a minimum of six months, one complete internal audit shall have been conducted and one management review shall have been conducted.
#The 2nd audit shall be conducted within three months from the 1st audit and it is conducted to determine if the organization has successfully established, documented, and implemented all of the requirements specified in the ISO 9001 standard. This audit will involve on-site interviews, examinations of documents and records, and observations to thoroughly determine the implementation of the standard. Areas of concern identified in 1st audit shall also be reviewed.
#Nonconformities identified during the two audits shall be documented and classified either as major or minor nonconformities against the clauses of the standard. The organization shall be and BOBS shall conduct an on-site verification and closure of the nonconformities prior to certification. A written audit report, detailing containing the nonconformities, is issued after the audit.
#Where major nonconformities are identified during the audit, the organization shall be required to submit a comprehensive corrective action plan based on root-cause analysis, supporting evidence and where necessary an onsite verification and clearance prior to a recommendation for issuance and/or maintenance of certification.
#The audit team leader shall make a recommendation to the Certification Approvals Committee (CAC) for a decision to grant, maintain, modify the scope, suspend, terminate and annul the certification. For the initial or recertification audits.
#The CAC shall also review the corrective actions implemented to resolve any non-conformances raised and based on satisfactory completion of the two audits done by the auditing team.
#Customers who are certified are issued with a Management System certification license, upon presenting their identity document, proof of payment of the applicable license fee, and the BOBS acknowledgment slip, to be validated by the registrar's office at the BOBS.
#The Management System certification license shall be subjected to terms and conditions as the BOBS deems fit, an organization registered shall exhibit, and keep exhibited, in a prominent place on the business premises, the Management System certification license.
 
'''NOTE''': 
'''Surveillance Assessments ''' 
Following the issuance of the Management System certification license, the BOBS conducts periodic surveillance activities and onsite surveillance audits at six months intervals as a minimum. All surveillance audits of your organization will be agreed upon by appointment, thereby ensuring the availability of relevant personnel.
 

==Required Documents==
*Valid company/business registration certificate.
*Applicable identity document (Omang for citizens /passport for foreigners)
*Proof of payment of the applicable fees.
*Appointed Management Representative (submit a copy of appointment letter) (if applicable)
*Have trained internal system auditors (submit list/register of internal QMS auditors) (if applicable)
*Documented policy statement (submit a copy of the signed Quality Policy) (if applicable)
*Established objectives and targets
*Used consultancy services in establishing the system (submit name and credentials of the consultant) (if applicable)
*Any other additional documentation as per the checklist is obtainable at the BOBS office.

 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
''' Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) ''' 
BOBS Head Office 
'''The physical address''', Plot No. 55745, Block 8, Main Airport Road. Gaborone, Botswana. 
'''Postal Address''' Private Bag B0 48, Gaborone, Botswana. Tel: (+267) 3903200 
Fax: (+267) 3903120 Toll-Free Number: (0800 600 900) E-mail: infoc@hq.bobstandards.bw 
'''FRANCISTOWN OFFICE''' '''Physical Address''': Plot 32367, Donga, adjacent Metsef Wholesalers Francistown 
Botswana. 
'''Postal address:''' Private Bag F465, Francistown 
Botswana. Switchboard: 2416233 Fax: 2416251 
[http://www.bobstandards.bw/Pages/bobcontactus.aspx?mnusub=119&pid=0&mp=0&sp=119 BOBS Contact Details] 
[http://www.bobstandards.bw/SitePages/Index.aspx BOBS Website] 
 

==Eligibility==
*All organizations with a management operating system.
 
 
==Fees==
*Please consult with the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS).
 
'''NOTE:'''
BOBS shall provide the organization with quotes for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits and the subsequent audits, at least two weeks prior to audits. Travel will not be part of the quotation but will be charged at actual cost. Cost estimates will be provided for the certification activities based on BOBS prevailing charges. 
 
==Validity==
*The Management System certification license is valid for 3 years from the date of issue unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the authority.
*Upon expiring the license is subjected to renewal.

 
==Documents to Use==
[http://www.bobstandards.bw/DownloadsForms/Certification/BOBS.MSC.PROC6.F02%20APPLICATION%20FOR%20MS%20CERTIFICATION.pdf Management Systems Certification Application Form] 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
 
 
==Required Information==
Personal Details 
*Full names of the applicant/company
*Nationality of the applicant
*Identification document number (Passport/identity card)
*Contact details (postal address/telephone/ email address)
*Physical address of the organisation.
*Category of Management system certification you are applying for.
*Declaration by the applicant (signature/Date).

 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Management Systems Certification is the process of certification of organizations that have implemented management systems in accordance with the relevant management system standard. BOBS currently only offers certification of quality management systems in accordance with the BOS ISO 9001 standard.
 
 
==Information which might help==
What is ISO 9001? 
*ISO 9001 is a Quality management standard set out to establish, document, and maintain an effective and economic system, which demonstrates a commitment to quality and the ability to satisfy customer needs.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[http://www.bobstandards.bw/Pages/Management-System-Certification.aspx?mnusub=41&pid=36&services=bob&sp=36''' BOBS '''Management Systems Certification Process] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 
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