Your Path to Certification
A clear, step-by-step journey from application to certification—and beyond.
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Getting Started
Audit Process
Maintaining Certification
R2v3 Requirements
Getting Started
Company Profile Submission
Submit your organization's details, desired certification scope, and operational overview. This sets the foundation for a tailored certification process.
Customized Quotation Issued
Receive a transparent, detailed quotation outlining costs and stages, including optional services like pre-audit and estimated audit duration.
Formal Application & Agreement
Sign the certification agreement to confirm your engagement. This includes terms, responsibilities, and confidentiality commitments.
Audit Process
Pre-Audit (Optional)
Get a head start with a readiness review. Identify gaps and strengthen your system before the formal audits begin.
Stage 1 Audit— Documentation & Readiness Review
RMR auditors assess your documented management system, internal audit records, and overall preparedness for full implementation.
Stage 2 Audit— System Implementation & Effectiveness
Our auditors conduct a comprehensive on-site review of how your system functions in real-time, verifying compliance with applicable standards.
Certification Decision & Issuance
After addressing any nonconformities, your certification is approved and formally issued—valid for a three-year cycle.
Maintaining Certification
Ongoing Surveillance Audits— Every 6 or 12 Months
Periodic audits confirm continued system effectiveness, address emerging risks, and maintain certification integrity.
Recertification Audit— Every 3 Years
A full review of your management system ensures sustained performance, relevance, and ongoing compliance before certificate renewal.
System Changes or Scope Modifications
Notify RMR of significant organizational, process, or site changes. A special or scope-modification audit may be conducted if needed.
Complaints & Appeals Process
We maintain a fair, impartial process for resolving complaints or appeals related to audit outcomes, certification status, or client concerns.
R2v3 Requirements
R2v3-Specific Requirements
For electronics recyclers and ITAD providers, additional requirements apply including SERI License Agreement, Focus Materials Plan, Data Sanitization Procedures, Downstream Recycling Chain Documentation, and Facility Closure Plan.