All 13 standards will be audited and the client must achieve at least 60% in each element of the Standards. Certification is valid for a three-year period, with reviews annually. In the event of minor or major compliance findings, a client will have the opportunity to implement corrective action which will be reassessed during year two. If no finding were made, a recertification audit will be conducted prior to expiry of certification. This will be a shortened process. Audit records will be retained for a five-year period.