CB Peer Reviewers
Ensuring consistency and trust in certification
An additional layer of independent scrutiny strengthening the integrity of our certification scheme.
Role of CB Peer Reviewers
Certification Bodies are required to submit selected certification reports to a formal peer review process for specific audit scopes. Peer review serves as an essential quality assurance mechanism, ensuring that audit findings are consistent, credible, and aligned with Scheme requirements.
CB peer reviewers are independent experts appointed to assess the quality and completeness of submitted certification reports. Their role includes:
- Evaluating the robustness of audit methodologies, including sampling, evidence collection, and risk assessment.
- Reviewing the accuracy and clarity of audit conclusions, ensuring that they are fully supported by documented evidence.
- Checking compliance with our certification scheme requirements, audit protocols, and relevant normative documents.
- Providing constructive feedback to Certification Bodies, identifying strengths, inconsistencies, or areas for improvement.
- Supporting continuous improvement, helping maintain a high and harmonised standard of auditing across all accredited Certification Bodies.
Peer reviewers do not replace the Certification Body’s own quality control processes; rather, they complement them by providing an additional, impartial layer of oversight. Their collective experience contributes to the credibility, transparency, and integrity of our certification scheme.
A list of approved peer reviewers is provided below.
