Chapter II, Section 1, Article 7 · Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2358

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Article 7Remediation measures and sanctions for non-conformities#

1.In the event of non-conformities, the remediation measures and sanctions as laid down in paragraphs 2 to 7 shall apply to operators or groups of operators.

2.In the case of critical non-conformities, operators applying for certification shall not be issued a certificate.

3.Operators which were not issued a certificate in accordance with paragraph 2 may re-apply for certification after a fixed period of time, determined by the certification scheme according to the characteristics of the activity.

4.Critical non-conformities identified during re-certification audits or monitoring audits, or through a certification scheme’s internal monitoring or complaints process, shall lead to the immediate withdrawal of the certificate and no further issuance of certified units.

5.In the case of major non-conformities, operators applying for certification shall not be issued a certificate.

6.Major non-conformities identified during re-certification audits or monitoring audits, or through a certification scheme’s internal monitoring or complaints process, shall lead to the immediate suspension of the certificate. Where operators do not implement the remediation action within 90 days from the notification of the suspension, the certificate shall be withdrawn.

7.In the case of minor non-conformities, certification schemes shall define the period for the implementation of the remediation measures, that shall not exceed 12 months from their notification.