NOTE 1 This Technical Specification is also intended to address the needs of other interested parties (e.g. regulators, accreditation bodies) when determining the duration of management system certification audits.

NOTE 2 Where additional specific requirements related to the duration of management system certification audits have been established for a specific certification scheme (e.g. ISO/TS 22003 for food safety management systems) or other requirements as established by scheme owners or regulators, these can be applied.