<h2><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Suspended Clients &ndash; ISO Certification</strong></span></h2>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>RCPL is&nbsp;committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, credibility, and transparency in all ISO certification processes. As part of this commitment, we maintain and regularly update a list of clients whose ISO certifications have been suspended through our associated accredited certification bodies.</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Suspension is a formal status applied when a certified organization temporarily fails to comply with the requirements of the ISO standard or breaches contractual or audit obligations related to its certification.</strong></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>What Does &ldquo;Suspended&rdquo; Mean in ISO Certification?</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>A suspension means that the organization&rsquo;s ISO certificate is not currently valid and cannot be used or promoted until the issue is resolved. It is a temporary measure, not a cancellation, and is typically applied for reasons such as:</strong></span></span></p>

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	<li>
	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Failure to undergo surveillance or recertification audits on time</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
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	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Non-conformities not being addressed or corrected within the required time frame</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
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	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Misuse or misrepresentation of the ISO certificate</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
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	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Breach of certification terms or ethical violations</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
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	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Voluntary suspension by the client (in rare cases)</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>During the suspension period:</strong></span></span></p>

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	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>The organization must not advertise or use the certification</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
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	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>It is not eligible for tender submissions or audit approvals</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
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	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Corrective actions must be implemented within a defined timeframe</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
</ul>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Purpose of This Suspension Notice</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>RCPL publish a suspension list to:</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Maintain transparency with customers, regulators, and stakeholders<br />
Ensure proper use of ISO certification<br />
Support public verification and confidence in accredited certification<br />
Give clients a clear pathway to reinstatement by addressing non-conformities</strong></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Suspended Client Register Includes:</strong></span></span></h3>

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	<li>
	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Company Name</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Certification Standard (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001, ISO 45001)</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Certification Number</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Certification Body</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Date of Suspension</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Reason for Suspension (brief description, if appropriate)</strong></span></span></p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>(Example note: &quot;Details are updated regularly based on communication with the accredited certification body.&quot;)</strong></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Reinstatement of Certification</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Suspension is a reversible status. Once the client has addressed the issues raised during audits or assessments, the certification body may conduct a re-audit or follow-up evaluation. If successful, the certificate will be reinstated to active status and removed from the suspended list.</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Our team actively supports suspended clients in identifying corrective actions and helping them return to full compliance.</strong></span></span></p>
