Audit Service Provider Requirements
ASP Requirements
Audit Service Providers (ASP) accreditation and audit protocol documents – including certification requirements, auditor qualifications and accreditation criteria, and audit reports and templates - outline the requirements for auditors performing COS SEMS audits, the COS SEMS certificate requirements, and accreditation requirements for ASPs performing third-party audits. Discover more here:
- COS-2-01 Auditor Qualification and Competence Requirements
- COS-2-02 Training Program Requirements for Auditors
- COS-2-03 1st edition SEMS Auditing Requirements
- COS-2-03 2nd edition SEMS Auditing Requirements
- COS-2-04 Accreditation Requirements
Related Content
COS provides a list of COS-accredited Audit Service Providers that are authorized to conduct SEMS audits and issue SEMS certificates.
Certificates are available to companies that have their SEMS audited by a COS-accredited Audit Service Provider, and complete necessary corrective actions.
API Recommended Practice 75 provides guidance on SEMS in four area areas of maturity: establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving.