During the assessment process, your assessor will be reviewing your conformity to the standard(s) and provide feedback based upon the conclusions detailed below.

Compliant (C): Evidence of conformity to the requirements of the standard(s) has been shown.

Opportunity for Improvement (OFI): A best practice suggestion or finding that requires improvement or correction, but is not indicative of a framework weakness, or is of insufficient concern or potential impact to merit corrective action.

Minor Nonconformity (MINC): A weakness in an internal-facing process or procedure; or a finding where any further deterioration of control could reasonably be considered likely to result in the framework, system(s) and processes becoming ineffective. This finding requires root cause analysis and corrective action. Evidence confirming root cause analysis and corrective action must be submitted for reassessment within three months of the assessment date.

Major Nonconformity (MANC): A failure impacting on the effectiveness of the framework, system(s), processes and deliverables which puts at risk the capability of the management system. This finding requires immediate containment, root cause analysis and corrective action. Should this occur, your assessor and dedicated scheme administrator will make the necessary arrangements with you for follow-up.