Technical Committee means the committee appointed to establish and monitor the performance of the CCAS certification scheme and make recommendations for improvement as necessary. 

Certificate of Registration means a document issued by CCAS in recognition that the management system operated by the Applicant meets the requirements of the applicable Standard and these Terms and Conditions. 

Client means applicant or registered company as appropriate.
Product means the goods, processes or services provided by a client.
Certification of a Management System means independent demonstration that the management system of the organisation

a)  Conforms to specified requirements

b)  Is capable of consistently achieving its state policy and objectives, and

c)  Is effectively implemented.

Registered Company means an individual, body corporate or body unincorporated which has been granted a Certificate of Registration.
Scope of Registration means the range of products, services, activities covered by the management system of a registered company specified on the Certificate of Registration.
Standard means the Standards or other requirements for which the applicant organisation is seeking certification.

4 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION
On receiving an enquiry for certification a Contract Review will be undertaken based on the information supplied to us by the applicant organisation.  A quotation will then be issued.  On acceptance of this quotation the applicant will be required to sign the Contract Acceptance Form and send it to CCAS together with payment of the certification/registration costs.  Arrangements will then be made to undertake the assessment.