24. Is it acceptable for a CB to split up an initial certification audit with Stage 1 on-site and splitting the stage 2 into two parts as follows; the first part of the stage 2 using ICT for up to 30% of audit duration and the second part at the premises of the organization at a future time after the certification decision process?
No. There is no alleviation for initial certification audits. All existing ICOP scheme rules apply. The use of ICT for up to 30% of the audit duration is allowed.