ASCS certification follows a structured evaluation process designed to verify compliance with established standards while maintaining efficiency and consistency.
Organization submits certification application with required documentation, including business registration, insurance verification, and operational policies.
ASCS reviews submitted documentation for completeness and authenticity. Incomplete applications are returned with specific requirements for resubmission.
Application is evaluated against ASCS certification standards using automated scoring systems. Compliance is measured across safety, ethics, transparency, and operational domains.
Based on assessment results, certification is approved, conditionally approved pending additional documentation, or denied. All decisions include detailed rationale.
Approved organizations are added to the public registry with certification details, issue date, and verification status. Registry listings are publicly searchable.
Certified organizations must complete annual renewal including updated documentation, compliance verification, and fee payment to maintain active certification status.
Certification may be suspended or revoked for non-compliance or misrepresentation. Organizations may appeal decisions through formal written request within 30 days.
Certification may be suspended or revoked for non-compliance or misrepresentation. ASCS maintains sole discretion over certification decisions. Organizations must maintain ongoing compliance with all applicable standards to retain certification status.
Processing times are estimates and may vary based on application completeness and volume.