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The Client Charter states NQA's code of conduct and promise of great customer service.

• NQA's aim is to provide clients with an excellent value added service that enhances clients' businesses.
• NQA will at all times act with courtesy, fairness and professional integrity in its dealing with clients. It will not engage in any activity that could be considered a conflict of interest and affect its ability to provide impartial certification services.
• The process to registration and thereafter with NQA will be made straightforward and trouble-free.
• Quotations will be issued promptly and applications dealt with effectively maximising the benefit to the client.
• Client visits will be arranged and undertaken in a timely manner. Auditors will behave professionally seeking added value for the client. Reports will be comprehensive and enlightening.
• Certificates will be issued promptly and efficiently.
• The needs of the client will be of principal concern to NQA in ongoing registration.
• NQA will provide support to its clients by technical advice, information and contacts, seminars and helpdesk.
• Financial interfaces with the client will be straightforward, correct and timely.
• General correspondence and contact with the client will at all times be courteous and professional.
• NQA will listen to its clients and seek to improve its service at all times.

1. Complaints Process

   This procedure details the actions to be taken by the Customer Relations Coordinator (CRC) and the Customer Relations Administrator (CRA) in respect of complaints against the Ascertiva Group of companies.

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2. Appeals Process

   Any person with an interest in the NQA certification process including all clients of NQA has the right to appeal against any decision made by NQA at any stage of registration.

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3. Use of Management System Certification Marks

   The following logos are available with regards to Management System Certification.

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4. Use of Management System Registration Marks

   The following logos are available to download under Management System Registration.

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