Transparent, scope-based accreditation fees
WQCAS is self-financing and charges fees to conformity assessment bodies to cover operational costs and other expenditure. Audit duration, location, scope of accreditation and number of auditors are factors that affect the cost. For this reason, a budget plan for surveillance costs cannot be prepared without a preliminary application.
The items constituting the accreditation fee are accrued within the scope of the contracts made at various stages of the accreditation services provided by WQCAS. The total accreditation fee is determined by taking into account the audit team formed according to the requested scope, the planned audit days and the costs incurred during the accreditation process.
The accreditation fee basically consists of the following items:
You can contact us to get more detailed information about the subject and to make a preliminary application.
| Fee Component | Description | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Administrative processing of initial application and document review | Per application |
| Document Review | Review of quality manual, procedures, and supporting documentation | Per assessor-day |
| On-site Assessment | Assessment at your premises including travel and accommodation | Per assessor-day + travel |
| Accreditation Fee | Annual accreditation maintenance fee | Annual |
| Surveillance Audit | Periodic surveillance to maintain accreditation status | Per audit cycle |
| Re-accreditation | Full re-assessment at accreditation renewal | Per assessor-day |
* All fees are quoted in USD. A detailed fee schedule will be provided with your preliminary inquiry response.
The broader your accreditation scope, the more assessor time is required. Multiple standards or sites increase the assessment duration.
Travel costs depend on your location relative to our assessors. Remote or international sites have different travel expense structures.
Submit a preliminary inquiry with your scope details. We'll prepare a customized budget plan.
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