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COVID19 Frequently Asked Questions
South African National Accreditation SystemRef: SANAS P35 DOCUMENT
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Source domain: sanas.co.za
Collected on 25 June 2026
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What this means
The document describes SANAS's interim remote assessment approach during COVID-19, outlining what remote assessments are, which assessments can be done remotely, and how existing clients are informed and scheduled. It also covers confidentiality, the extension of certificate validity up to six months, and notes that the original accreditation cycle deadline remains unchanged unless surveillance timelines are adjusted in specific cases.
Facts
Reference
SANAS P35 DOCUMENT
Key Takeaways
- organization: SANAS
- document: COVID19 Frequently Asked Questions
- subject: remote assessments due to COVID-19
- remote assessment scope: surveillance/reassessments, extensions to non-critical scope, extensions within existing scope, approval of personnel, follow-up assessments of management system
- automatic remote assessments for confirmed assessments during outbreak
- confidentiality: same as on-site, confidentiality undertakings
- certificate extension: up to 6 months
- accreditation cycle deadline: original deadline remains
- reference: SANAS P35 document
- assessment process: notification and plan indicating remote requirements