You could also write to the prospective CB and ask for a copy of their certification.
Hi Glenn,
It is quite common and best practice to get independent confirmation of certificate and scope validity, which writing to a supplier to get confirmation is not. By all means I would want them to provide a copy of their certificate and audit report but certification and scope should be independent verified.
For example from BRCGS Guidance:
The site must confirm the validity of the certification. This will include:
– confirmation of the certification status (e.g.this can be confirmed on an independent database; for BRC Global Standards it can be confirmed at www.brcdirectory.com). Photocopies of certificates are not recommended and on their own are not considered suitable validation of certification status. During the BRC Global Standards audit the site may be asked to demonstrate its validation process
– confirmation that the certification remains up to date (e.g. by receiving confirmation of successful completion of the recertification processes or by recording certificate expiry dates and completing checks for ongoing certification)
– ensuring that the raw materials are within the scope of the certification.
Kind regards,
Tony