Approval Body Audits

Approval Body: FM (Factory Mutual) Sent: 05 September 2023 Subject: Q3 – Onsite Surveillance Audit

• Onsite unannounced inspection audit carried out with Quality Director.
• Checked Production Files for FM XXXX & XXXXXX with Production Job Cards completed in good order.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection. Possibility of new products discussed (on-going).
• Random FM drawings verified onsite against FM register of drawings; no issues noted, all found and verified.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2025.
• Various Inspection Procedure IP002, IP003, IP005, IP006 checked for availability and revision status, found in good order when checked.
• No change to Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment at Rev 3. Cal register to date, random equipment checked all good.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 05/11/2024, audit carried out in May-23 with no non-conformances raised.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Production Folder Build Instructions, Production Job Card reviewed, Test Records, all documented no issues noted.
• Similar product reviewed checked Production Job Cards and relevant drawings all good.

Thank you for your time today, as always much appreciated.

Approval Body: CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Sent: 16 August 2023 Subject: Q3 – Remote Surveillance Audit

Hi Andrew,

Thanks, Inspection found full compliance with CSA requirements.

• Goods Inwards with evidence shown of critical parts are verified on the system.
• Discussions of new product line in 2023 (on-going).
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2025.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Drawings checks carried for the XXXXX CSA product; one customer drawing was going through update all other drawings on server selected for review all good.
• All Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report, all good.
• Mark Labels found correct in Accordance to CSA Descriptive Report.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.6 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components (no change) checked for specifications along with critical, acceptance criteria found ok.
• Production File and Production Job Card all found up to date in line with XXXXX previous build.
• Test results demonstrated all good.
• No changes to other inspection procedures, which are reviewed annually.
• No changes to finished goods inspection.
• Handling of non-conforming material is well controlled.

Approval Body: CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Sent: 20 June 2023 Subject: Q2 - Onsite Surveillance Audit

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for sending that through the certificate information, appreciated.

• Onsite walk through of XXXX CSA product in build.
• Goods Inwards with evidence shown of critical parts verified on the system.
• Discussions of new product line in 2023.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2025.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Drawings checks carried for the XXXXX CSA product, one customer drawing was going through update all other drawings on server selected for review all good.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report.
• Mark Labels found correct in Accordance to CSA Descriptive Report.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.6 Goods-in receiving / inspection with components (no change) checked for specifications along with critical, acceptance criteria found ok.
• Production File and Production Job Card all found up to date in line with XXXXX build.
• Test results demonstrated all good.
• No changes to other inspection procedures, which are reviewed annually.
• All good with Purchase Order delivery notes checked against parts verified.

Approval Body: FM (Factory Mutual) Sent: 14 June 2023 Subject: Q2 - Onsite Surveillance Audit

• Onsite unannounced inspection audit carried out with Quality Director.
• Production Files for FM XXXX & XXXXXX with Production Job Cards completed in good order.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection. Possibility of new products discussed.
• FM drawings verified onsite against FM register of drawings; no issues noted, all found and verified.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2025.
• Various Inspection Procedure IP002, IP003, IP005, IP006 checked for availability and revision status, found in good order.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment at Rev 3 no changes.
• Handheld LCR Meter, Waveform Generator checked for cal. status and labels, all good.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023, audit carried out in May-23 with no non-conformances raised.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Production Folder Build Instructions, Production Job Card reviewed, Test Records, all documented no issues noted.

Thank you for your time today, much appreciated.

Approval Body: ATEX/IECEX Sent: 31 May 2023 Subject: Q2 - Onsite Surveillance Audit

Good afternoon Andrew,

Enclosed my report, thank you for your patience.

Thanks for your help and support during the audit day and all at ACL, appreciated.

General Summary (from report issued):

• ACL are very experienced in manufacturing PCBA including those which are used in Ex products with good control.
• Employees at ACL show good Ex product knowledge/training and show diligence and experience in relation to Ex Product Manufacture and test.
• ACL have considerable experience of the manufacture of Ex equipment/assemblies.
• The company have a mature Documented Business Management System meeting the requirements of ISO.9001:2015 and BS EN ISO / IEC 80079-34:2020, demonstrated.
• Management systems and product manufacture are comprehensively audited by the management team supported by a corrective action / improvement process.
• Senior management hold documented maintained reviews in accordance with requirements.
• There have been some minor up-dates to systems since the last audit, all well controlled and documented.
• The long serving employees were observed with good knowledge and understanding of the various Ex product requirements. Demonstrated during site walk from good inwards to product verification and test.

Approval Body: ISO Sent: 06 April 2023 Subject: Q2 - ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Audit

Good afternoon Andrew,

Thank you again for your support and hospitality during the Audit.

It is greatly appreciated and was nice to meet you again.

Thank you for lunch and allowing me to use your meeting room for my call.

Please find attached your final audit report. There were no issues raised. Really good audit!

Have a lovely weekend and I'll see you next year.

Audit Summary

• The organisation has determined and manages the work environment it requires to ensure product conformity to requirements. ("Work Environment" means the conditions under which the work is performed, which includes physical, environmental, health, safety and other conditions such as noise, air quality, humidity, temperature, lighting, weather, etc.).
• Internal and external issues have been considered and determined and documented within the SWOT Analysis.
• These feed into a strategic plan, ranked in order of importance and feeds into the objectives.
• Context of the organisation is reviewed at internal audits and management review.
• The scope is unchanged ‘Manufacture & Test of Electrical and Electronic Assemblies’.
• Conformity with requirements is demonstrated through good leadership commitment explained in the Top Management interview and through appropriate procedures and processes.
• There is keen customer focus, the Quality Policy is defined and gives good direction.
• Roles, responsibilities and authorities are defined at all levels.
• The policy is displayed upon noticeboards application, any revisions are communicated to all staff and is freely available to external interested parties upon request.
• Conformity with requirements is demonstrated through the provision of suitable resources.
• The infrastructure and environment are suitable for the operations undertaken.
• There is good training and awareness throughout the business.
• Communication internally and externally is effectively controlled. Document control and records are effectively managed.
• KPIs in place and demonstrated.
• Conformity with requirements is demonstrated through a clear understand of risks and opportunities that are applicable to the interested parties, both internal and external.
• The quality objectives are set and monitored.
• All Changes are effectively planned.
• There is a calibration schedule in place.
• Conformity with requirements is demonstrated through suitable monitoring and measurement of processes and procedures.
• Internal audits are carried out and findings recorded.
• Management Review meetings are held with suitable inputs and outputs recorded. Customer feedback is obtained analysed and responded to appropriately.
• The suppliers and purchasing are well controlled. Suppliers being subject to review.
• The business has meetings with customers to gain feedback.
• Conformity with requirements is demonstrated through corrective and preventive action process, this is well managed. Continual improvement is embedded into the Management System and demonstrated at all levels of the business.

Thanks for all involved during the surveillance audit.

Approval Body: FM (Factory Mutual) Sent: 23 March 2023 Subject: Q1 – Remote Surveillance Audit

• Onsite unannounced inspection audit carried out with Technical Manager.
• Impressed with Production Files for XXXX & XXXXXX with Production Job Cards completed.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection. Possible new products discussed.
• Production FM drawings verified onsite against FM register of drawings; no issues noted, all good.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2025.
• Incoming goods inspection procedure IP002 checked for availability and content, found in good order.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment at Rev 3 no changes.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023, audit due April 2023.
• No changes to inspection procedures, several checked for availability all good.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Product processes shown, demonstrated test routines with results logged (not FM), Production Folder Build Instructions, Production Job Card reviewed, Test Records, all documented no issues noted.

Thank you for your time today.

Approval Body: CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Sent: 03 February 2023 Subject: Q1 – Remote Surveillance Audit

Good Afternoon Andrew,

Thanks for the production records and pictures of assembly carried out prior to audit as always, appreciated.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams until further notice.
• Remote video tour of department all good including Goods Inwards with details of orders provided.
• Discussions of new product line in 2023 still on-going.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2025.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Critical Drawings checks carried for the XXXXX no issues, drawings on server several selected for review all good.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report, no issues all to date.
• Mark Label pictures correct in Accordance to CSA Descriptive Report.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.6 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components (no change) checked for specifications along with critical, acceptance criteria found ok.
• Purchase Orders provided match parts list requirements.
• Production data provided was completed along with test data.
• No changes to other inspection procedures, which are reviewed annually.
• All good against CSA Report.

Approval Body: FM (Factory Mutual) Sent: 15 December 2022 Subject: Q4 – Remote Surveillance Audit

• Onsite inspection audit carried out with Technical Manager.
• Impressed with reception where SM lines are visible through the windows.
• Impressed with how tidy the site looks along with Quality and Compliance and setups.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection. Products discussed.
• Various Product FM Product drawings verified onsite against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2025.
• Various Quality Manual & Procedures demonstrated showing relevant references to ATEX.
• Various Calibration data checked in-line with Calibration assist register.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment at Rev 3 shown to Auditor (no issues).
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• No changes to inspection procedures, several checked for availability all good.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• XXXXX product, demonstrated test routines with results logged (not FM), Product Folder Build Instructions, Production Job Card reviewed, Test Records, all documented and controlled, found good no issues.

Approval Body: CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Sent: 07 October 2022 Subject: Q4 – Remote Surveillance Audit

Good morning Andrew,

Thanks for the info prior to audit as always, appreciated.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams until further notice.
• Remote video tour of department all good including Goods Inwards.
• Discussions of new product line in 2023.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2025.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Critical Drawings checks carried out, no issues, drawings on server, several selected for review, all good.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report, no issues all to date.
• Mark Label correctly used in Accordance to CSA Descriptive Report (no change).
• No CSA products at time of audit, some due in Dec-22, some evidence to be provided for next audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.6 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components (no change). Checked for specifications along with critical, acceptance criteria found ok.
• No changes to other inspection procedures which are reviewed annually.
• All looking good.

Approval Body: FM (Factory Mutual) Sent: 22 September 2022 Subject: Q3 – Remote Surveillance Audit

• Onsite inspection audit carried out.
• Tour of factory carried out along with trainee from CSA, good inwards controls monitored, all good, SM Line walk through, impressive.
• Impressed with how tidy the site looks along with Quality and Compliance.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• All Product FM Product drawings verified onsite against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2025.
• Quality Manual & Procedures demonstrated format, updated recently to show ATEX updates.
• Calibration data checked in-line with Calibration assist register.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment at Rev 3 (no changes).
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• No changes to inspection procedures, several checked for availability and content.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• TXXXX product, demonstrated test routines with results logged (not FM), Build Instructions, Job Cards, Test Records, all documented and controlled.

Approval Body: CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Sent: 27 July 2022 Subject: Q3 – Remote Surveillance Audit

Morning Andrew,

Thanks for the info prior to audit, much appreciated.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• Remote video tour of department all good (no change).
• Discussions of new products by customer into 2023.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2025.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Critical Drawings checks carried out no issues, drawings on server.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report.
• Mark Label correctly used in Accordance to CSA Descriptive Report.
• No CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.6 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance criteria found ok.
• No changes to other inspection procedures, which are reviewed annually.

Approval Body: FM (Factory Mutual) Sent: 13 July 2022 Subject: Q2 – Remote Surveillance Audit

• Onsite inspection audit carried out.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• Product FM Product drawings verified against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2025.
• Quality Manual & Procedures. No changes since last inspection.
• Calibration data checked in-line with Calibration assist register.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment at Rev 3.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• No changes to inspection procedures, reviewed annually and update as required.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• XXXXX Sensors, sample product checked (not FM), Production instructions present, Job Cards, Test Records, test demonstrated, all good.

Approval Body: CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Sent: 29 April 2022 Subject: Q2 - Remote Surveillance Audit

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for the info and CSA product data, much appreciated.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• Remote video tour of department all good (no change).
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2025.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• CSA Product TXXX taken from product line listed in CSA Cert Records.
• Critical Parts checks carried out no issues, evidence of checks provided.
• Order details checked along with internal BIA Contract Review, all good.
• Production Job Card showing processes in line with drawings.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report for the TXXX.
• Mark Label correct used in Accordance to CSA Descriptive Report.
• No other related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance criteria found ok (no changes).
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance with critical components verified as per above.

Approval Body: ISO Sent: 13 and 14 April 2022 Subject:ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification Audit

Good Evening Andrew and Lee,

Thank you again for your support and hospitality during the Audit. It is greatly appreciated.

There were no non-conformances raised. A very successful audit.

Kind Regards

Audit Summary:

• Site walk demonstrated that the infrastructure and environment for the business needs is met.
• internal and external issues have been considered and determined and documented within the SWOT Analysis.
• Interested Parties are reviewed at internal audits and management review.
• The scope is unchanged ‘Manufacture & Test of Electrical and Electronic Assemblies’.
• It was evident from the discussions held that top management work well together and are fully invested in the management system and future direction of the business.
• The policy is displayed upon noticeboards application, any revisions are communicated to all staff and is freely available to external clients upon request.
• It was evidenced during the audit that personnel understand their roles, responsibilities and authorities.
• There is keen customer focus demonstrated.
• Appropriate control measured evidenced as in place.
• KPIs in place and demonstrated.
• Objectives shown and evidence seen for monitoring of the objectives at management review.
• Changes are effectively planned.
• There is a calibration schedule in place.
• The infrastructure and environment are suitable for the operations undertaken.
• There is good training and awareness throughout the business.
• Communication internally and externally is effectively controlled. Document control and records are effectively managed.
• Operations -Conformity with requirements is demonstrated through a comprehensive job management system.
• Records are readily available and demonstrate procedures and processes are followed.
• The suppliers and purchasing are well controlled.  Suppliers being subject to review.
• The business has meetings with customers to gain feedback.
• The organisation has a schedule in place to carry out audits for 2021/2022 which was sampled during the audit.
• Each auditor report has a checklist that has the audit question and the audit evidence and findings. All audit reports were well detailed. Internal audits are reviewed at management review.
• Customer feedback is obtained analysed and responded to appropriately.
• Conformity with requirements is demonstrated through corrective and preventive action process, this is well managed.
• Continual improvement is embedded into the Management System and demonstrated at all levels of the business.

Thanks for all involved during the surveillance audit.

• Remote inspection audit carried out.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• Various FM Product drawings verified against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2022.
• Quality Manual & Procedures. No changes since last inspection. Looking to update.
• Various examples of Calibration data provided in-line with Calibration assist register.
• Critical Drawings check against register all verified.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.6, along with other inspection procedures with revision status checked (no change).
• IP003 Rev2, IP005 Rev5 (New Inspection Procedure format & IP006 Rev4.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• TXXX Sample product checked (not FM), Job Cards, Test Records, Assembly Test Instructions, all good.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment not at Rev 2. (No changes).

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• Remote video tour of department all good (no change).
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• New CSA product noted, no product at time of inspection.
• Assembly records available upon request all in order.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report.
• No other related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance criteria found ok (no changes).
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance with critical components verified (no change).

General Summary (from report issued):

Firstly, thank you for your help, support and up-front supplied information, appreciated.

• ACL are very experienced in manufacturing PCBA including those which are used in Ex products.
• Since the last audit there has been a slight reduction in employee levels, but production/quality has continued as normal.
• Employees at ACL show good Ex product knowledge and show diligence and experience in relation to Ex Product Manufacture and test.
• ACL have considerable experience of the manufacture of Ex equipment.
• The company have a mature Documented Business Management System meeting the requirements of ISO.9001:2015 and BS EN ISO / IEC 80079-34:2020.
• Management systems and product manufacture are comprehensively audited by the management team supported by a corrective action / improvement process.
• Senior management hold documented reviews in accordance with requirements.
• There have been some minor up-dates to systems since the last audit, all well controlled.
• The long serving employees were observed with good knowledge and understanding of the various Ex product requirements.

• Remote inspection audit carried out.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• Various FM Product drawings verified against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2022.
• Quality Manual & Procedures updated in-line with ISO/IEC 80079-34-2018. No changes since last inspection.
• Various examples of Calibration data provided in-line with Calibration assist register.
• Critical Drawings check against register all verified.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 still in good use, along with other inspection procedures with revision status checked (no change).
• IP003 Rev2, IP005 Rev4 (New Inspection Procedure format & IP006 Rev4.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Sample product checked (not FM), Job Cards, Test Records, Assembly Test Instructions, all good.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment not at Rev 2. (No changes).

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• Remote video tour of department all good.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• New CSA product noted, no product at time of inspection.
• All electronic safety critical components verified via ACL Part traceability documentation checked and verified.
• Assembly records available upon request all in order.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report.
• No other related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance criteria found ok (no changes).
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance with critical components verified.

• Remote inspection audit carried out.
• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• FM Product drawings verified against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2022.
• Quality Manual & Procedures updated in-line with ISO/IEC 80079-34-2018. No changes since last inspection.
• Examples of Calibration data provided in-line with Calibration assist register.
• Critical Drawings check against register all verified.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 still in good use, along with other inspection procedures with revision status checked.
• IP003 Rev2, IP005 Rev4 (New Inspection Procedure format & IP006 Rev4.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment not at Rev 2. No changes.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• More production of CSA Marked product towards the end of the year, present data looks good.
• Last CSA marked production was of Model XXXX XXXX XXXXX, completed in March 2021.
• All electronic safety critical components verified via ACL Part traceability documentation checked and verified.
• Assembly records available upon request all in order.
• Descriptive Documents and revisions verified per CSA Report.
• No other related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance criteria found ok (no changes).
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance with critical components verified.

• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• FM Product drawings verified against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2022.
• Quality Manual & Procedures updated in-line with ISO/IEC 80079-34-2018. No changes.
• Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 still in good use, along with other inspection procedures with revision status checked.
• IP003 Rev2, IP005 Rev3 & IP006 Rev4.
• Quality Control Records & Production Cards for T202 job, showing various stages.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Calibration status demonstrated, Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment not at Rev 2. No changes.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• New CSA product discussed XXXX, which is in progress for build over the coming months.
• No other related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 now at Rev.5 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance criteria found ok.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted or reported.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection.

• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• QP7.5A Control of Documents flowchart updated at Rev.2. No changes since last inspection.
• FM Product drawings verified against FM register of drawings; no issues noted.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2022.
• Quality Manual & Procedures updated in-line with ISO/IEC 80079-34-2018. No changes.
• ATEX Audit passed with no non-conformances raised. Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 Rev.4 still in good use, along with other inspection procedures with revision status checked .
• Quality Control Records & Production Cards for T202 jobs checked, showing various stages.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Calibration status demonstrated, Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment not at Rev 2. No changes.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Product Documentation check against CSA Product XXXX. Mark Label checked through proofs received for product against label certified specifications, Safety Critical components verified through ACL part traceability documents emailed. Photos of encapsulation provided. Document Control Register to date. No issues noted.
• No other related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 Rev.4 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance criteria found ok.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted or reported.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection.

• No FM Product on site at time of inspection.
• QP7.5A Control of Documents flowchart updated at Rev.2. No changes since last inspection.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2022.
• Quality Manual & Procedures updated in-line with ISO/IEC 80079-34-2018. No changes.
• ATEX Audit passed with no non-conformances raised. Baseefa ATEX 4352, valid until 19/08/2023.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 Rev.4 still in good use, along with other inspection procedures with revision status checked .
• Production Cards for T202 jobs checked, showing various stages.
• Customer Complaints reviewed (BIA Reports), no issues or FM related.
• No FM recalls at time of audit.
• Calibration status demonstrated, Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment not at Rev 2. No changes.
• Listed drawings checked and verified for T202.

Hello Andrew

Thank you so much for your confirmation, ahead of schedules during these times, much appreciated.

Best regards

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No CSA safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Demonstrated Non-conforming products and components, which are well-controlled.
• Quarantined within Non-Conformance Cage which is (locked).
• None related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 Rev.4 Goods-in receiving/inspection with components checked for specifications along with measurement, acceptance found ok.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted or reported.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection.
• Sample drawings checked for revision status.

General Summary:

• Assembly Contracts Ltd specialise in the manufacture of PCBs and electronic assemblies for a variety of different customers and applications. They have considerable experience and understanding of Ex product requirements and the testing involved in achieving compliance.
• Certificates are held by both ACL and other companies listed on the QAN.

XXXXX & XXXXXX products have been listed and since the last audit XXXX XXXXX have been added, for whom ACL produce increased safety assemblies.

• Quality controls at ACL continue to be implemented effectively. Manufacturing controls are well planned and implemented and incorporate customer’s individual specifications.
• No recalls have taken place which affect ATEX certification or products.
• Quality Management System was re-written to include the new standard ISO/IEC 80079-34-2018 and its requirements.
• No Concessions found during the audit related to Ex -Products.
• Evidence of Certificates of Conformity to ISO/IEC 17050-1:2010 produced from suppliers of Ex parts for products.  Comprehensive evaluation of suppliers in place including on site evaluation of multilayer board suppliers.
• Staff training is comprehensive and well controlled and updated as required and a bar code system is in place to ensure that all required inspections and tests are completed before the order can progress.

Audit Summary:

• Policies, management review minutes and customer feedback are displayed on noticeboards.
• Colleagues are made aware of their contribution towards quality and the premises are laid out with a logical path for production process-flows.
• There are H&S arrangements in place including fire extinguishers and alarms and waste is appropriately segregated.
• Sufficient evidence indicates that the requirements of ISO9001 clause 4 have been met with Context of the organisation covered along with the Quality Management Systems and its processes.
• Leadership was demonstrated along with Customer Focus, Communication, Organisational Roles.
• Planning for the Management System showed the use of SWOT with Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Treats covered, used in conjunction with Objectives raised along with risk assessments. ATEX & Environmental Objectives also taken into consideration.
• Sufficient evidence was demonstrated for Support with communication detailed along with document control and revision, Training and Competence and infrastructure also covered.
• Operation evidence was provided covering order processing, purchasing, with production audit trail evidence provided along with Anti-Static Wrist Strap checks.
• Performance evaluation, Customer Feedback, Management Review covering Internal Audits, NCs, Objectives, Customer Audits, KPIs, Customer feedback, Supplier performance, previous objective reviews all indication that the requirements of ISO9001 clause 9 have been met.
• Improvements demonstrated with Nonconformity and corrective actions, continual improvements on-going with maintenance processes, Improvements identified from review, audits internal second and third parties, management review.

 Thanks for all involved during the re-certification audit.

• Remote video inspection completed via MS Teams.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• Surveillance ISO Audit due 14 April 2020.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled.
• Identified and Quarantined within Non-Conformance Cage which is (locked).
• None related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted or reported.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection visit.

• No FM Product on site a t time of inspection.
• Updates for T202 & T404 for assembly and test with change note 20-20CRF issued.
• QP7.5A Control of Documents flowchart updated at Rev.2.
• ISO - Alcumus-ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001 ISO 9001:2015, expires 11 June 2022.
• Quality Manual & Procedures updated in-line with ISO/IEC 80079-34-2018.
• Incoming goods inspection IP002 Rev.4 still in good use.
• Certain internal TP test procedures removed from use to use customer original procedures.
• Production Cards for T202 & T404 showing various stages.
• Customer Complaints reviewed.
• No recalls at time of audit.
• Calibration status demonstrated ,Calibration Procedure QPM 7.1.5 “Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment not at Rev 2.
• Listed drawings checked and verified.

• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• Surveillance ISO Audit due 14 April 2020.
• Factory areas visited found to be in good ok with areas clean.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Non-Conformance Cage in place (locked).
  None related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection sample taken against specifications and by way of C of C acceptance found ok. With several procedures in place on PC.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted during audit or reported.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection visit. .

Summary: ATEX version of similar product reviewed

• Product XXXXXX reviewed found:
  • Job Production Card found completed to appropriate stage on product checked.
  • Previous certified product test results checked for completeness, found ok.
  • QC Records found completed for product reviewed.
  • Quality Planning form within Production Folders for sample product checked.
  • Test Result shown product to have to passed – demonstrated.
  • Calibration and status checked of equipment in area found ok.
  .
• No changes to ACL Quality Manual and Procedures .
• Drawings present within Production File to register ok, no issues noted.
• Clean areas.

• Factory areas visited found to be in good ok with areas clean.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled, identified,
  None related to CSA products at time of audit. None outstanding.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection sample taken against specifications and by way of C of C acceptance found ok. With procedures in place on PC.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted during audit or reported.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection visit.

• Product XXXXXX reviewed found:
  • Production Folders in appropriate areas complete with relevant documentation.
  • Previous certified product test results checked for completeness, found ok.
  • QC Records checked against Production Job Cards, no issues found completed .
  • Quality Planning form within Production Folders for sample product checked.
  • Test Result shown to pass, no failures within test results monitored.
  • Test for sample product monitored, no issues to report or recommend.
  • Calibration and status checked of equipment in area found ok at correct status.
  .
• ACL Quality Manual and Procedures had some minor procedural changes.
• Drawings present within Production File to register ok, no issues noted.
• Clean test areas.

Summary:None ATEX version of similar product reviewed.

• Product XXXXXX reviewed found:
  • Production Folders in appropriate areas complete with relevant documentation.
  • Register of controlled documents to date within folders.
  • QC Records checked against Production Job Cards, no issues noted.
  • Production Job Cards completed by appropriate personnel.
  • Quality Planning form within Production Folders.
  • Test demonstrated with Technical Manger and Technician, no issues noted.
  • Test Result shown to pass, no failures within test results monitored.
  • Calibration and status checked of equipment in area found ok at correct status.
  • ACL Quality Manual and Procedures unchanged from last audit.
  • Drawings present within Production File to register ok, no issues noted.
  .
• Clean well controlled test areas.

• Factory areas visited found to be in good order with clean environment.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled, identified, None related to CSA products at time of audit. None generally outstanding.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection sample taken against specifications and by way of C of C acceptance found ok. With procedures in place.
• Finished goods held, no misuse of the CSA Mark noted during audit or reported.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection visit.

Summary: None ATEX version of similar product reviewed

• Product XXXXXX reviewed found:
  • Documentation within Production Folders in appropriate areas.
  • Register of controlled documents to date within folders.
  • QC Records checked against Production Job Cards.
  • Production Job Cards completed.
  • Quality Planning form within Production Folders.
  • Test demonstrated with Technical Manger and Technician.
  • Test Result shown to pass.
  • Calibration and status checked of equipment in area found ok.
  .
• ACL Quality Manual and Procedures unchanged.
• Drawings present within Production File to register ok.

• Factory areas visited found to be satisfactory & clean.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2022.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled, identified.
  None related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection sample taken against specifications and by way of C of C acceptance found ok.
• Some finished goods held, no misuse of the CSA Mark noted during audit.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection visit, none since last inspection.

Audit Summary

• Sufficient evidence seen from enquiry, quoting, PO, and order acknowledgement.
• Evidence seen for detailed quoting and addition business risk analysis to help ensure the business is capable of fulfilling the order.
• Process steps followed and employees interviewed and traced back to training records and competency assessments.
• Bought in products for the job followed were traced from a Bill of materials back to purchasing and goods inwards inspection.
• Monitoring and measurement equipment sampled was traced to records of calibration.
• Maintenance records and work instructions were sampled for equipment seen.
• Sufficient feedback obtained to demonstrate an understanding of ISO9001:2015, with discussions held around Context, scope, interested parties, leadership and the risk assessment process.
• A SWOT has been used to record the context and identify risks to the business.
• Strengths and Weakness identified in SWOT followed through to Quality objectives.
• Quality Policy and objectives communicated to employees and evidence seen for these being reviewed.
• Evidence seen for a Management review and internal audit of the system.
• Evidence seen for document control of the Quality Manual and procedures and evidence seen for back up of the system.
• Evidence seen for close down of non-conformances raised via the internal audit process.
• Ongoing improvements seen to the system with hyperlinking of records for ease of retrieval.

Thanks for all involved during the re-certification audit.

• Factory areas visited found to be satisfactory.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2019.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled, identified and quarantined (cage) None related to CSA products at time of audit.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection sample taken against specifications and by way of C of C acceptance.
• Some finished goods held, no misuse of the CSA Mark noted at audit stage.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection visit, none since last inspection.

Summary: No non-conformances raised. Similar product reviewed

• Similar Product XXXXXX reviewed found:
  • Documentation within Production File.
  • Register of controlled documents to date.
  • QC Records checked ok.
  • Quality Planning form within Production Folder.
  • Production Job Cards completed.
  • Test demonstrated .
  • Test Results taken, previous results shown.
  • Calibration and status checked of equipment found ok.
  .
• ACL Quality Manual and Procedures unchanged.
• Drawings present within Production File.

Summary: FM Product review including previous test results. No non-conformances raised.

• FM Product XXXXXX Review of previous results found:
  • Issued documentation correct at time of order.
  • Register of controlled documents to date.
  • QC Records checked.
  • Quality Planning form within Production Folder.
  • Production Job Cards completed.
  • Test Procedure found available.
  • Approval Labels checked.
  • Test Results checked.
  • Calibration and status checked DMM sample taken .
  .
• ACL Quality Manual and Procedures reviewed .
• Drawings validated drawing audit (list within report).

General Summary:

• Assembly Contracts Ltd specialise in the manufacture of PCBs and electronic assemblies for a variety of customers applications. They have considerable experience and understanding of Ex product requirements.
• Certificates are held by both ACL and other companies listed on the QAN. XXXXX & XXXXXX  are listed and since the last audit XXXX XXXXX have been added, for whom ACL  produce Flameproof and increased safety assemblies.  .
• Quality controls at ACL continue to be implemented effectively. Manufacturing controls are well planned and implemented and incorporate customer’s individual specifications.
• Staff training is comprehensive and a bar code system is in place to ensure that all required inspections and tests are completed before the order can progress. Comprehensive evaluation of suppliers in place including on site evaluation of multilayer board suppliers.

• All factory areas visited found to be satisfactory.
• QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2019.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Nonconforming products and components are well-controlled, identified and quarantined.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of C of C acceptance.
• Some finished goods held, no misuse of the CSA Mark noted.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection visit, none since last inspection and none currently scheduled.

• Factory: (Observations): All factory areas visited found to be controlled, clean & tidy.
  QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 11 June 2019.
• Certification provided to New standard of ISO 9001:2015 achieved.
• BIA Reports used for Non-conforming products and components which are well-controlled, identified and quarantined. None related to certified products.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection.
• All drawings found to be correct per the CSA Report and present orders.

Summary:
No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit. Although similar product was observed

• Factory Tour carried out.
• Goods Inwards, checked for process, controls & procedures.
• Production Data checked for ATEX Product in production, found in good order.
• Records checked for signatures and completeness.
• Random checks monitored to specification.
• FM Product Register of Control Documents checked for correct revision, along with associated test specification.
• 2 x Pieces of equipment checked for Status, Calibration labels and certificates.

Summary:
No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit. Although similar product was observed

• Factory Tour carried out.
• Goods Inwards, checked for process, controls & procedures.
• Production Controls audited with Production Manager.
• Product Production File was reviewed for contents, along with Production Job Card and Quality Control Records.
• FM Product Register of Control Documents checked for correct revision, along with associated test specification.
• Calibration labels and equipment checked for status.
• SM Process controls audited with SM Team Leader. .

Impressed with Controls and traceability.

• Factory: (Observations): All factory areas visited found to be clean & tidy. QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 15 September 2018.
• New standard of ISO 9001:2015 achieved, awaiting certificate.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled, identified and quarantined. None related to certified products.
• No misuse of the CSA Mark noted.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection.
• All drawings found to be correct per the CSA Report.

Audit Summary:

• Top Management interviewed with sufficient feedback obtained to demonstrate an understanding of ISO9001:2015, with discussions held around Context, scope, interested parties, leadership and the risk assessment process.
• A SWOT has been used to record the context and identify risks to the business. Strengths and Weakness identified in SWOT followed through to Quality objectives.
• Quality Policy and objectives communicated to employees and evidence seen for these being reviewed.
• Evidence seen for a Management review and internal audit of the system.
• Evidence seen for document control of the Quality Manual and procedures and evidence seen for back up of the system.
• There are no recorded customer complaints that have resulted in loss of business.
• Evidence seen for close down of non-conformances raised via the internal audit process.
• Process based audit conducted following the product flow from final release back to purchase order receipt.
• Scope changed to “Manufacture & Test of Electrical and Electronic Assemblies”. The testing is of product manufactured, observed on previous audits.
• Quality Manual & Procedures in-place in-line with ISO 9001:2015.
• Organisational roles fully defined.
• Management review in-line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Quality Policy documented and communicated, displayed in reception and on employees notice board.
• Risk & Opportunities well documented.
• Quality Objectives based on risk assessment process and SWOT.
• Support – covered with Monitoring and measuring equipment traced to calibration records, organisational knowledge, communication, documentation information controlled along with changes.
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation well covered.
• Continual Improvements in place.

QMS upgraded to meet the requirements of ISO9001:2015.

Summary: 
No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit.

FM Job was observed in process.

• Parts List relevant and at correct revisions.
• Test the XXXX Main PCB XXXXX.XX, Varnish the Fuse side of tested PCB XXXXXXXXXX Fit a serial number label onto the top of the passed units.
• Job Card found to date with relevant information completed.
• Various in-process inspection procedures in place with recorded revisions.
• No FM complaints to date.
• Calibration labels identify when equipment needs calibration. Excel spreadsheet used to track calibration status. Equipment checked found to be within calibration.
• FM Product drawings and procedures found to date at correct revisions.

• Factory: (Observations): All factory areas visited found to be satisfactory. QMS accredited by ISOQAR, Cert No. 3341QMS-001 with an expiry date of 15 September 2018.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled, identified and quarantined.
• Some finished goods held, no misuse of the CSA Mark noted.
• No CSA marked production at time of inspection, however there were components parts and a nameplate available for review. All components found to be correct per the CSA report (Page 5), including the Enclosure and Cover, manufactured and supplied by XXX XXXXX per the submitters specification, supplied with pressure testing records as per the test section of the CSA Report (page 3).
• All drawings found to be correct per the CSA Report.

Summary:     
No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit.

Sample Job was observed in process.

• Relevant documents, files & records checked in relation to product - no issues found.
• Production Job Card checked for details regarding product order – no issues found.
• Test Procedures checked for availability & details regarding product order – no issues found.
• Calibration checked regarding equipment used for verification sample recorded– no issues found.
• Certification checked - ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001, expiry date15 September 2018 for ISO 9001:2008.
•  ATEX audit by SGS/Baseefa (Notified body 1180), Cert no BASEEFA ATEX4352, issued 27 April 17, expires 19 August 20.

Observations carried out on assembly & test of the  product found satisfactory
No non-conformances or observations raised.

No CSA product at time of Audit

• Tour of factory carried out.
• No safety-related complaints or recall activities since last inspection.
• Non-conforming products and components are well-controlled, identified and quarantined.
• Goods-in receiving/inspection is carried out on a sampling basis against drawings/specifications and by way of CofC acceptance.
• Some finished goods held, no misuse of the CSA Mark noted.
• The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by.

ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 15 September 2018.
No non-conformances raised.

No CSA product at time of Audit

• Possible T207 Production to assess during Q4 Surveillance visit.
• CSA documents & Production Files referenced against document register – found in good order (no-changes), no non-conformances raised.
• Production data no change in good order at time of audit.
• Goods Inwards, Production areas, Test areas and all found satisfactory at time of audit.
• The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 15 September 2018.
• Progress being towards new ISO 9001:2015 Standard – demonstrated with CSA ATEX inclusion.

No non-conformances raised.

Summary:     
XXXX Product was been manufactured at time of audit.

Sample ATEX Jobs were observed in process.

• Relevant ATEX documents & files checked in relation to product - no issues.
• Production Job Card checked for details regarding ATEX order – no issues.
• Test Procedures checked for availability & details regarding ATEX order – no issues.
• Calibration checked regarding equipment used for verification sample recorded– no issues.

Product Examined during production
Compliance Confirmed.
No Non-Conformances raised.

No CSA product at time of Audit

• Documents & Files referenced against document register – found in good order (no-changes), no non-conformances raised.
• Production data in good order at time of audit.
• Toured Goods Inwards, Production areas, Test areas and Goods out all found satisfactory at time of audit.
• The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 15 September 2018.
• Progress being towards new ISO 9001:2015 Standard - demonstrated.

No non-conformances raised.

Summary:

No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit.

Sample ATEX Job was observed in process.

• Relevant ATEX documents & files checked in relation to product - no issues.
• Production Job Card checked for details regarding ATEX order – no issues.
• Test Procedures checked for availability & details regarding ATEX order – no issues.
• Calibration checked regarding equipment used for verification sample recorded– no issues.
• Certification checked - ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001, expiry date 11 June 2016 for ISO 9001:2008.
•  ATEX audit by SGS/Baseefa (Notified body 1180), Cert no BASEEFA ATEX4352, issued 12 Aug 14, exp 19 Aug 17.

Observations carried out on assembly & test of the ATEX product found satisfactory

No non-conformances raised.

Audit Summary:

• The system is well established and under control. Those Colleagues involved in the Audit were found to be knowledgeable and conversant with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 9001:2015.
• A number of process improvements have been identified and implemented.
• The Management System has been upgraded to ISO9001:2015 in preparation for transition.
• Excellent Communication throughout the company with Notice Boards and TV screens in place showing relevant data and information.
• Control of Records & Document/Information is well controlled.
• Customer Feedback is separated into categories and well documented.
• Data Analysis including KPI’s and feedback is published.
• Management review detailed in-line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Site Walk - ACL are located in a modern, 3 storey building with welfare facilities in the Basement, main Production area on Ground Floor, Offices and Production on First Floor.The Welfare facilities include a canteen area and Policies are displayed along with Management review minutes and customer feedback. The premises were in a clean and tidy condition.
• Production Process - A process based Audit of WIP was carried out from Sales, Purchasing, Goods Receipt and Stores, Assembly, Inspection, Test and Despatch. Records of competence and training were reviewed for those Colleagues involved in the Audit. Records of maintenance and calibration were also reviewed.

No Non-Conformances raised.

Summary:
No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit, but ATEX Version was verified and under manufacture.
Relevant ATEX documents & files checked in relation to product - no issues.
Production Job Card checked for details regarding ATEX order - no issues.
Test Procedures checked for availability & details regarding ATEX order - no issues
Test Results checked with sample records taken.
Calibration checked regarding equipment used for verification  sample recorded - no issues.
Certification checked - ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001, expiry date 11 June 2016 for ISO 9001:2008.
ATEX audit by SGS/Baseefa (Notified body 1180), Cert no BASEEFA ATEX4352, issued 12 Aug 14, exp 19 Aug 17.
Good Inwards procedure checked with appropriate personnel - Sample taken, no issues

Observations carried out on assembly & test of the ATEX product found satisfactory
No non-conformances raised.

Documents & Files referenced against document register – found in good order (no-changes), no non-conformances raised.
Production data in good order at time of audit.

Toured Goods Inwards, Production areas, Test areas and Goods out all found satisfactory at time of audit.
The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by
ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 15 September 2018.

Observations:

Toured Goods Inwards, Production areas, Test areas and Goods out all found satisfactory at time of audit.

The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by

ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 15 September 2018.

Various documents referenced against descriptive report checked against checklists  - found in good order, no non-conformances raised.

Production data in good order at time of audit.

Summary:

Product List checked for verification.

Parts List checked for safety critical parts.

No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit, but ATEX Version was verified and under manufacture.

Relevant ATEX documents checked in relation to product - no issues.

Production Job Card checked for details regarding ATEX order - no issues.

Test Procedures checked for availability & details regarding ATEX order - no issues.

Register of controlled documents checked regardin ATEX order - no issues.

Calibration check regarding equipment used for verification - no issues.

ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001, expiry date 11 June 2016 for ISO 9001:2008.

ATEX audit by SGS/Baseefa (Notified body 1180), Cert no BASEEFA ATEX4352, issued 12 Aug 14, exp 19 Aug 17.

Staff Training Matrix shows skill levels of individuals for techniques- no issues

Good Inwards checked - no issues.

Observations carried out on assembly & test of the ATEX product found satisfactory with Final Test possible to be observed upon next surveillance audit.

No non-conformances raised.

Observations:

Goods Inwards, Production areas, Test areas and Goods out all found satisfactory at time of audit.

The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 15 September 2016.

Various documents referenced for the report checked against checklist - found in good order, no non-conformances raised.

Observations:

Toured Goods Inwards, Production areas, Test areas and Goods out all found satisfactory at time of audit.

The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 11 June 2016.

Passed re-certification audit, awaiting new certificate.

Various documents referenced for the report checked against checklist - found in good order, no non-conformances raised.

Re-Certification Audit - Audit Summary:

Recommended for continued registration to ISO9001:2008.

QMS audited and found okay.

Evidence seen for Management reviews, review of policies and objectives and communication to the employees via canteen notice-board. Document changes controlled and evidence seen for back up of the system. Internal audits conducted by three employees and evidence seen for close down of issues raised. Customer feedback seen displayed on canteen notice-board and a small number of customer complaints recorded. Minor issues raised for client specified suppliers. Evidence seen for close down of non-conformances. Good evidence seen for data analysis in several areas such as monitoring of non-conformances. Evidence seen for continual improvement such as storing of component reels on racks rather than in boxes.

Process based audit conducted and found okay.

The process was followed from goods in through several live jobs and an historical job. Jobs traced to Sales order processing and then back to purchasing. Calibrated monitoring equipment followed back to records. Employees seen interviewed and traced back to competency records. Maintenance records seen for equipment sampled.

The transition process has started with a view to completing over the next two visits.

Some work has already been started based on FMEA Failure Mode Effect Analysis. Discussion held around other risk assessment tools that ACL intend to use such as PESTLE & SWOT as part of analysis of the market place.

Best practice

House-keeping was found to be of a good level with the premises clean and tidy
Logical workflows of products seen
Floors found to be of a good standard: clean, no damage.
Managing Director involved in day to day activities-feedback from employees
Disaster recovery and business continuity plan in place
Bespoke Software and supporting paper records appear to be robust when tracking orders

Improvements

Hanging of reels of components to replace current method of box storage
Management reviews in Power point presentation format.

Summary:

Product List checked for verification.
Parts List checked for safety critical parts.
No FM Products been manufactured at time of audit.
Production Job Card checked for details.
Test Procedures checked for availability & details.
Register of controlled documents checked.
ISOQAR, Cert No 3341-QMS-001, expiry date 11 June 2016 for ISO 9001:2008.
ATEX audit by SGS/Baseefa (Notified body 1180), Cert no BASEEFA ATEX4352, issued 12 Aug 14, exp 19 Aug 17.
Staff Training Matrix shows skill levels of individuals for techniques.
Good Inwards checked.

Observations carried out on assembly & test of another product (not FM related product).

Test Procedure carried out during audit with test equipment checked for calibration status.

Found in good order - no non-conformances raised.

Observations:

Checked Goods Inwards, Production areas, Test areas and Goods out all found satisfactory at time of audit.

The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001 with expiry date of 11 June 2016. Due for re-certification April 2016.

Various documents referenced for the report checked against checklist - found in good order, no non-conformances raised.

Good afternoon Andrew/ Derek

It was a really pleasure to carry out the annual site assessment at ACL, you always make me feel very welcome on the day. Thank very much for your hospitality. Please see attached your 2016 audit report with no non-conformities raised.

I look forward to seeing you next year.

With regard to Assembly Contracts Ltd processes and QMS, were reviewed. 0 minor non-conformities were raised. All the other areas assessed from Processes, operator instructions through to the control plan and PFMEA. Sub Supplier Quality Management, goods inwards inspection, Preventive Maintenance and calibration were well presented and the controls in place to demonstrate an excellent standard of quality throughout the organization.

Staff spoken with during the assessment were noted to be well conversed with the companies policies and were able to easily and clearly demonstrate the processes as required. Objective evidence was available for the clauses of TQAP-M reviewed.

Best regards

Observations:

Areas toured Goods Inwards, Production, Testing and Goods Out all found satisfactory.

The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by

ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001.

No CSA products being manufactured during audit.

Traceability of Incoming Materials/Procedures reviewed and found acceptable.

System in place for recording customer complaints - none recorded regarding safety related defects.

No Non- Conformances raised.

Summary:

Parts Lists, Drawing Controls, Calibration and Job Cards checked for details, found satisfactory.

No Non-Conformances raised.

Observed programming procedure for client product using internal works instruction.

Assembly, Test & Packaging controls checked.

Observed final test of clients product referencing relevant procedures and serial numbers.

Summary:

Control over customer specified components is very well controlled and any customer changes to product specifications are comprehensively drilled through to ensure all relevant documents are changed and authorised.

Quality control at ACL is implemented to a very high standard at all stages. Manufacturing control is well planned and implemented and incorporates customer's individual specification.

100% visual inspection is carried out where specified. A bar code system is in place to ensure that all required inspections and tests are completed and appropriately authorised  before the order can progress.

Observations:

Areas checked Goods Inwards, Production, Testing and Goods Out all found satisfactory.
Discussed on-going improvements regarding processes.
The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by
ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001.
No Non- Conformances raised.

Observations:

Areas checked Goods Inwards, Production, Testing and Goods Out all found satisfactory.
The factory has a registered quality system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 accredited by
ISOQAR certificate number 3341-QMS-001.
No Non- Conformances raised.

Summary:

Parts Lists, Drawing Controls, Calibration and Job Cards checked for details, found satisfactory.
No Non-Conformances raised. Next Audit approx. 3 months' time

Hello Derek,

I refer to the recent audit carried out by Sue Kerry, we have now reviewed the report and an 'A' rating has been allocated.

I can confirm that your QA System is considered to be suitable for the purpose of maintaining your ATEX QA Notification, we will be forwarding the QAR shortly.

Summary:

With regard to Assembly Contracts Ltd.'s processes and QMS, no non-conformities or opportunities for improvement need to be raised. The site is well presented and the controls in place demonstrate an excellent standard of quality throughout the organisation.

Staff spoken with during the assessment were noted to be well conversed with the companies policies and were able to easily and clearly demonstrate the processes as required. Objective evidence was available for the clauses of TQAP-M reviewed.

Derek, thanks again for your hospitality it's always a pleasure seeing you. Take care and hopefully I will see you again next year.

Andrew, it was a pleasure meeting with you, I look forward to working with you in the future.

Best regards

Summary:

The documented quality system has been maintained and is working satisfactorily; the staff interviewed where helpful and co-operative.

Registration is maintained.

The next visit is a recertification visit.

Summary:

ATEX Sub Assembly details checked for Customers products along with various Test Results. Goods Inwards and Inspection Processes (Various) also checked.

No Non-Conformances raised. Next Audit approx. 3 months' time

Summary:

Complete process audit carried out covering responsibilities, Audit Check List (incorporating) all process requirements, FM approved / Specification Check List showing positive findings.

Surveillance visits scheduled at 3 month intervals.

No Non-Conformances raised during approval Audit.

Summary:

Areas checked, Non-Conforming Product control, Testing & Customer Complaints all found satisfactory.

No No-Conformances raised.

Found satisfactory with no Non-Conformances raised.

The documented quality system has been well maintained and appears to be working effectively.

Registration is maintained.

All the members of staff interviewed were helpful and co-operative.

Summary:

ACL specialize in the manufacture of PCBs and electronic assemblies for a variety of applications.  Some certificates are held by ACL and some certificates are held by Customers, for whom they produce intrinsically safe assemblies, and their scope includes a flameproof product which has not yet been produced.

Where the design authority is the Customer a detailed drawing package is converted to ACLs own comprehensive   build standard.

Quality control at ACL is implemented to a very high standard at all stages . Manufacturing control is well planned and implemented and incorporates customer's individual specification. A bar code system .is in place to ensure that all required inspections and tests are completed before the order can progress.

Morning Derek, Morning Lee,

Thanks again for all your time yesterday showing Phil and Aaron the quality documents and systems. It was clear that they were impressed and reassured about the systems/processes you have in place.

It's great to pass the assessment again without any issues.

Best Regards

Summary:

The bespoke mainframe computer system which is developed and improved in-house is seen as an excellent way of controlling purchasing, sales orders and work orders on the shop floor.

Today we had our product and manufacturing audit by Thatcham, covering all our XXXX products.

We achieved a completely clean bill of health with no non-compliance's, which was an excellent result.

Needless to say, big thanks to ACL for the work they continually do to maintain this standard.

Summary:

ACL specialize in the contract manufacture of PCBs and electronic assemblies for a variety of applications.

ACL continue to manufacture SMT populated PCBs which form part of hazardous area equipment for various manufacturers.

ACL also hold certificates for which they are listed as the design authority but on a trade agent arrangement.

The Quality Manager has significant experience in working within the requirements of EN 13980 and ACL are in the process of updating to the new standard BS EN ISO/IEC 80079-34:2011.

Quality control is implemented to a very high standard at all stages. Manufacturing control of board population is well planned and implemented and incorporates customer's individual requirements utilizing a bar code system.

Internal audits and Management Reviews are very effective and give confidence of product conformance.

Summary:

A satisfactory visit

An established QMS that continues to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 2008 with good control of service provision and associated records

Evidence of ongoing improvements and monitoring against company objectives via Management review

All personnel audited found helpful and aware of requirements

Summary:

ACL have developed software to aid in the tracking of product down to component level. This utilises a Barcode System controlled by goods in function. A full downstream product traceability check was comprehensively demonstrated using the new system, where product to raw material batch and raw material batch to products were seen to be effectively documented and controlled at every stage of the production process. The system is a superb example of ACL's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Product FMEA's shown were seen to be reviewed on an annual basis and were noted to include improvement to the manufacturing process.
The site is extremely well presented as seen on previous visits and the controls in place demonstrate a high ethic throughout the organisation.

Summary:

A well-managed and maintained QMS.

Well maintained and controlled production control systems.

Developing Intranet/cloud-based e system so as to reduce paperwork and increase overall control.

Continued registration recommended.

Summary:

The quality system continues to operate effectively, with good commitment shown. No non-conformances were raised. Internal audits and management reviews are effective. Continue registration and update the certification to ISO 9001:2008.

Summary:

The quality system is well established and continues to operate effectively, with good commitment to the improvement process. Continue registration. Upgrade to ISO 9001:2008 is proposed on the next visit. (triennial). Internal audits and management reviews are comprehensive and effective.

Summary:

The system complies with ISO9001:2000 and is under control.

Internal Audits and a Management Review have been carried out to schedule.

Internal Audits are planned against procedures with headings based on ISO9001:1994 although flow-charts are used to plan the Audit.

Process-based Audits are being considered.

There have been no Customer Complaints and very few Returns.

NC's are investigated and actioned appropriately.

Customer Feedback is very positive.