Is a body still audited after it has been accredited?

Answer

Yes. A body applying for accreditation first goes through verification of its documents and information, and then through an on-site assessment consisting of an office audit and a witness audit. A body that earns an accreditation certificate is not left there: it undergoes regular surveillance audits at least once a year. The rules and procedures of the process are set by the Regulation on the Accreditation of Halal Conformity Assessment Bodies, published in the Official Gazette of 16 October 2019, issue 30920, while the application guides and reference documents are published on HAK's website. Because oversight is continuous, a body's accreditation status can change over time, so it is worth checking the body named on your certificate against the Agency's current list.