Defines R-A, R-B and R-C remote evidence modes, authenticity controls, sampling and escalation where remote evidence is insufficient.
Requirement · Mandatory
Remote evidence sufficiency
ICEQC shall accept remote evidence only when authenticity, completeness, representativeness and reliability are sufficient for the requirement and scope being assessed.
Every remotely assessed requirement.
Evidence plan, source authentication, sampling rationale and reviewer record.
Requirement · Mandatory
Escalation when evidence is insufficient
Where documents and online review cannot establish conformity, ICEQC shall obtain additional live witnessing, system demonstration, independent laboratory or inspection evidence, narrow the scope, defer the decision or decline certification. ICEQC shall not infer conformity from missing evidence.
All R-A, R-B and R-C assessments.
Escalation decision, revised scope and supplementary evidence.