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Certification by PKN

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Certification of product (i.e. service, hardware, software, processed material also system, process etc.) conducted by PKN comprises following steps:

  1. The Organization has complied with the basic and essential condition:
    The Organization has defined and applied the standard to the product that is going to be certified.
    NOTE:    We invite all customers to contact the Information and Analysis Division of PKN that will supply information in the scope of identification of standards that may be applicable to the product. This information does not include the valuation if the standard selected by the Organization is appropriate.  

  2. The Organization interested in acquiring PN certificate shall put in a request to PKN for valuation of costs concerning the certification of product in conformity with the Polish Standard and issuing PN certificate, authorizing its owner to apply the Mark.
     
  3. After receiving the request PKN prepares and sends to the Organization the offer that specifies the scope, schedule of certification and costs.
    NOTE:    An offer is free of charge and does not constitute any obligation concerning PKN services.
     
  4. After approval of the offer by Organization an agreement between PKN and the Organization is signed. The subjects of this agreement concern:
    1)    conditions of conducting by PKN the certification process of conformity to the Polish Standard (Polish Standards) and issuing PN certificate
    2)    conditions of giving the authorization to apply Mark and the scope and the methods of implementation this authorization by the Organization
    3)    conditions of supervising PN certificate issued by PKN
     
  5. The Organization will acquire PN certificate and the authorization to apply Mark after demonstrating that the subject of certification is in conformity with the Polish Standard (Standards) specified in the agreement.

The cost of certification and supervising PN certificate by PKN during three-year-time of validity of PN certificate is calculated in accordance with an internal rules of PKN.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact Certification Department.