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1 1  Below you find an overview of the CEC Certification Process:
2 2  
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5 += (% style="color:white" %)1. CEC Registration(%%) =
7 7  )))
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9 -|Registration|(% style="width:875px; %)(((
10 -The Vendor completes the [[Contact Registration Form>>doc:StartPage.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]].
7 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
8 +|Registration|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
9 +The Vendor completes the [[Contact Registration Form>>doc:Main.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]].
11 11  
12 12  The CEC Registration System sends an automated e-mail to the Vendor contact requesting confirmation of their e-mail address.
13 13  
14 14  Once the Vendor contact has confirmed their e-mail address, the Vendor receives access to the download page for the CEC NDA.
15 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[Contact Registration Form>>doc:StartPage.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]]
14 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[Contact Registration Form>>doc:Main.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]]
16 16  |Fill in NDA Form|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
17 -The Vendor enter the requested information as defined in the [[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]].
16 +The Vendor enter the requested information as defined in the [[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]].
18 18  
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24 24   The Vendor sends the NDA Form in Word format, with the entered information, but not yet signed, to [[contact@cecocert.com>>mailto:contact@cecocert.com]].
25 25  
26 26  
27 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
26 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
28 28  |Prepare CEC NDA for signing by Vendor and TruCert and submit for signature.|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
29 29  CEC Administration prepares the CEC NDA for signature.
30 30  
31 31  CEC Administration submits the CEC NDA for signature, either via docusign.com, via manual signature, or via electronic signature.
32 -)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
31 +)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
33 33  |Sign CEC NDA|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor's signee(s) sign(s) the CEC NDA.|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
34 34  TruCert's signee signs the CEC NDA signed by the Vendor's signee.
35 35  
36 36  CEC Administration distributes signed copies to Vendor contact and TruCert.
37 -)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
36 +)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
38 38  |Provide access to CEC Document Package to Vendor|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration provides access to the CEC Document Package to the Vendor, either by sending it via e-mail, or by providing access credentials to the Vendor Contact.|CEC Document Package
39 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
40 -= (% style="color: white" %)2. Determine CEC Standard Metrics ("KPIs") for each Product and Manufacturing Site combination =
38 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
39 += (% style="color:white" %)2. Request CEC Certification(%%) =
41 41  )))
42 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
43 -== (% style="color: white" %)2.1 Option 1 - Vendor determines the KPIs on their own ==
44 -)))
45 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
46 -|Determine CEC KPIs|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
47 -The Vendor determines the required CEC KPIs in accordance with the CEC requirements, and on their own.
48 -
49 -The Vendor ensures that amongst others the following conditions are met:
50 -
51 -* Energy Consumption values are determined using the EcoInvent method Cumulative Energy Demand
52 -* CO2 footprint values are determined using the EcoInvent method IPCC 2021
53 -* Material Consumption values are determined taking into account the total direct inputs into the process, and consider reject rates as well as production wastes such as punch grids.
54 -* Full records of measurements and calculations are retained and kept available for the CEC Assessment process.
55 -
56 -Note that CEC Administration does not provide support nor provides guidance to the Vendor for determining the CEC KPIs. It is the Vendor's sole responsibility to determine the CEC KPIs in accordance with the CEC Requirements and to create and retain sufficient documentation.
57 -
58 -Note also that calculations made with webpages using unknown or not well documented calculation methods, or lookup tables to determine CO2 footprint are not accepted sufficient evidence.
59 -
60 -Unless the Vendor has their own department experienced with LCA projects, it is very likely that the Vendor will need to entertain and external LCA consultancy to correctly determine the CEC KPIs.
61 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |
62 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
63 -== (% style="color: white" %)2.2 Option 2 - Vendor procures the CEC LCA Support Service ==
64 -)))
65 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
66 -=== (% style="color: white" %)2.2.1 Order CEC LCA Support Service ===
67 -)))
68 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
69 -|Prepare the cecLOF to request the CEC LCA Support Service|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
70 -The Vendor opens the cecLOF form contained in the CEC Document Package.
71 -
72 -The Vendor enters the information requested in the blue fields in the cecLOF by following the guideline provided within the cecLOF. This includes the contact information on the first page, the scope and cost of the CEC LCA Support on the CEC LCA Purchase Order page, and the Invoicing Information on the Invoicing Information page of the cecLOF.
73 -
74 -The Vendor determines the cost of the CEC LCA Support Service by double clicking the 2nd table on the CEC LCA Purchase Order page of the cecLOF:
75 -
76 -[[image:image-20240726191230-1.png||height="452" width="689"]]
77 -
78 -This is an embedded Excel table. Once double-clicked it appears like this:
79 -
80 -[[image:image-20240726191410-2.png||height="224" width="691"]]
81 -
82 -Now the Vendor selects the number of products in column A, rows 2 and 3, the Product Type in column C, rows 2 and 3. Note that row 3 is optional and the related cost is 0 if in cell C3 "none" is selected. Finally, the Vendor selects the number of sites to be included in cell A4.
83 -
84 -The embedded table automatically determines the cost of the CEC LCA Support service based on the information provided.
85 -
86 -To leave the editing mode of the embedded Excel table, click on the Word document outside the Excel table.
87 -
88 -In addition, the Vendor defines the requested Invoicing Information on the Invoicing Information page of the cecLOF form.
89 -
90 -The Vendor may opt out of the contract signing process via docusign.com, but is requested to only do this if the Vendor is certain that signature via docusign.com is technically not possible. Not using docusign.com will result in delays.
91 -
92 -Once the Vendor has entered all information, the Vendor saves the word file and e-mails it to [[contact@cecocert.com>>mailto:contact@cecocert.com]].
93 -
94 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
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42 +|Download the cecQAF form|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
95 95  (((
96 -Do not turn the file into a PDF at this stage and do not attempt to sign it. Do send the Word file, and ensure the only modification of the Word file is the information entered into the blue fields. PDF files and "signed" Word files may be rejected without comment.
44 +The Vendor downloads the cecQAF form from the cecocert.com website
97 97  )))
98 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
99 -
100 -)))|cecLOF
101 -|Prepare cecLOF for signing by Vendor and TruCert and submit for signature.|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
102 -CEC Administration prepares the cecLOF for signature.
103 103  
104 -CEC Administration submits the cecLOF for signature, either via docusign.com, via manual signature, or via electronic signature.
105 -)))|cecLOF
106 -|Sign cecLOF|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor's signee(s) sign(s) the cecLQF|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
107 -TruCert's signee signs the cecLOF signed by the Vendor's signee.
108 -
109 -CEC Administration distributes signed copies to Vendor contact and TruCert.
110 -)))|cecLOF
111 -|Send Invoice for CEC LCA Support Service|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration sends the invoice for the CEC LCA Support Service as ordered in the cecLOF to the Vendor.|
112 -|Pay Invoice for CEC LCA Support Service|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
113 -The Vendor pays for the CEC LCA Support Service in full.
114 -
115 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
116 116  (((
117 -Note that, in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed in the cecLOF, the invoiced amount must be paid in full. It is the Vendor's responsibility to ensure that TruCert receives the full invoiced amount in their accounts. All banking fees and conversion losses are the Vendor's responsibility and, if they occur, will result in delays, as the provision of the CEC LCA Support Service will only commence once the full amount has been received. It is highly recommended that the Vendor selects to pay in the invoiced currency and to bear all banking costs when instructing their bank. Checks and similar means of payment are not accepted. Any missing amounts will be reminded by CEC Admin to the Vendor and provision of the CEC LCA Support Service will be delayed until any outstanding amounts, even if small, have been paid.
48 +
118 118  )))
119 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |
120 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
121 -=== (% style="color: white" %)2.2.2 Collect Information required to determine the CEC KPIs ===
122 -)))
123 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
124 -|Send cecLQF|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration sends the cecLQF form to the Vendor.|cecLQF
125 -|Enter data in cecLQF and send it to CEC Administration|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
126 -The Vendor enters the following minimum information into one cecLQF for each Product and Manufacturing Site combination:
50 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[cecQAF>>doc:CEC Home.C0200a - Request CEC Certification.C0230a - CEC Query and Assessment form ("cecQAF") - Guidance to obtain quotation for CEC Certification.C0238a - Download CEC Query and Assessment ("cecQAF") Form.WebHome]]
51 +|Request Quotation for CEC Certification|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor enters the information required to obtain a quotation for CEC Assessment into the cecQAF and sends it to CEC Administration|(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration provides a quotation for CEC Assessment according to the scope the Vendor specified in the cecQAF.|(((
52 +[[Request Certification>>doc:CEC Home.C0200a - Request CEC Certification.WebHome]]
127 127  
128 -* Administrative information requested on the Coversheet of the cecLQF
129 -* The electricity consumption of the manufacturing site during the previous year
130 -* The amount of oil and natural gas used by the manufacturing site during the previous year
131 -* The number of products produced in the manufacturing site during the previous year
132 -* Information about each Layer or main component of the product, at least:
133 -** Supplier
134 -** Type
135 -** Dimensions
136 -** Weight
137 -** Shipping origin and destination, and means of transport
138 -
139 -The cecLQF allows for more detailed information, and providing more detailed information may result in better KPIs, but for Card Bodies, IC Cards, and Antenna Inlays the CEC Administration is usually able to determine sufficient KPIs from the data above.
140 -
141 -The cecLQF provides mechanisms to allow considering that parts of the building or the production equipment are not part of the production of the products subject to CEC Certification, though these require the Vendor to provide additional information.
142 -
143 -For more complicated products such as:
144 -
145 -* IC - Integrated Circuits
146 -* ICM - IC Modules
147 -* Inlays including IC
148 -* Card materials
149 -
150 -please contact the CEC Administration before starting to enter data into the cecLQF.
151 -
152 -The Vendor retains records of measurements and calculations and keeps them available for the CEC Assessment process.
153 -
154 -The Vendor sends the completed cecLQF to contact@cecocert.com
155 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |(((
156 -cecLQF
157 -
158 -CEC LQF Guidance
54 +[[Request Quotation>>doc:CEC Home.C0200a - Request CEC Certification.C0230a - CEC Query and Assessment form ("cecQAF") - Guidance to obtain quotation for CEC Certification.WebHome]]
159 159  )))
160 -|Review and revise cecLQF|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor provides Corrected or requested additional information by updating the cecLQF as requested by CEC Administration.|(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration reviews the cecLQF, and if necessary, informs the Vendor of necessary corrections and if additional information is needed.|
161 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
162 -=== (% style="color: white" %)2.2.3 Determine CEC Metrics ===
56 +|Accept Quotation for CEC Certification|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor accepts the quotation for CEC Certification|(% style="width:750px" %)Once the Vendor has accpted the quotation, CEC Administration provides invoice for CEC Certification|
57 +|Pay for CEC Certification|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor pays the invoice for CEC Certification in full, including banking and currency conversion fees.|(% style="width:750px" %)Once the Vendor has paid the invoice for CEC Certification in full, CEC Administration provides an expanded cecQAF, allowing the Vendor defining the detailed information about their products and sites to enable calculation of the CEC Indicators.|
58 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
59 += (% style="color:white" %)3. Prepare the CEC Assessment(%%) =
163 163  )))
164 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
165 -| |(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
166 -CEC Administration calculates the CEC Metrics from the information provided in the cecLQF and provides them to the Vendor in additional worksheets in the cecLQF file.
167 -
168 -The resulting version of the cecLQF file contains a worksheet that provides the CEC Metrics ready to be copied and pasted into the cecAP form's Claim Details worksheet.
61 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
62 +== (% style="color:white" %)3.1 Prepare the cecQAF for CEC Assessment(%%) ==
169 169  )))|
170 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
171 -= (% style="color: white" %)3. Prepare the CEC Assessment =
172 -)))
173 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
174 -== (% style="color: white" %)3.1 Order CEC Assessment ==
175 -)))|
176 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
64 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
177 177  |Prepare the cecAOF to request the CEC Assessment|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
178 178  The Vendor opens the cecAOF form contained in the CEC Document Package.
179 179  
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223 223  Note that, in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed in the cecAOF , the invoiced amount must be paid in full. It is the Vendor's responsibility to ensure that TruCert receives the full invoiced amount in their accounts. All banking fees and conversion losses are the Vendor's responsibility and, if they occur, will result in delays, as the provision of the CEC Assessment will only commence once the full amount has been received. It is highly recommended that the Vendor selects to pay in the invoiced currency and to bear all banking costs when instructing their bank. Checks and similar means of payment are not accepted. Any missing amounts will be reminded by CEC Admin to the Vendor and provision of the CEC Assessment will be delayed until any outstanding amounts, even if small, have been paid.
224 224  )))
225 225  )))|(% style="width:750px" %) |
226 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
227 -== (% style="color: white" %)3.2 Prepare the cecAP ==
114 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
115 +== (% style="color:white" %)3.2 Prepare the cecAP(%%) ==
228 228  )))|
229 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
230 -|Enter required information|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor enters the required information into the cecAP form provided as part of the CEC Document Package.|(% style="width:750px" %) |cecAP
231 -|Send cecAP to CEC Administration|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor provides the completed cecAP form to contact@cecocert.com|(% style="width:750px" %) |
117 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
118 +|Enter required information|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
119 +The Vendor enters the required information into the cecAP form provided as part of the CEC Document Package.
120 +
121 +See the following pages for information that might be helpful to prepare the cecAP:
122 +
123 +Description of the cecAP:
124 +
125 +* [[https:~~/~~/cecocert.com/bin/view/CEC%20Home/Environmental%20Claim%20Registration/C0250%20-%20CEC%20Assessment%20Plan%20Form%20-%20Guidance/C0258%20-%20cecAP%20FAQs/>>url:https://cecocert.com/bin/view/CEC%20Home/Environmental%20Claim%20Registration/C0250%20-%20CEC%20Assessment%20Plan%20Form%20-%20Guidance/C0258%20-%20cecAP%20FAQs/]]
126 +
127 +FAQs related to the cecAP:
128 +
129 +* [[https:~~/~~/cecocert.com/bin/view/CEC%20Home/Environmental%20Claim%20Registration/C0250%20-%20CEC%20Assessment%20Plan%20Form%20-%20Guidance/C0258%20-%20cecAP%20FAQs/?srid=VFr5C7Ih>>https://cecocert.com/bin/view/CEC%20Home/Environmental%20Claim%20Registration/C0250%20-%20CEC%20Assessment%20Plan%20Form%20-%20Guidance/C0258%20-%20cecAP%20FAQs/?srid=VFr5C7Ih]]
130 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |cecAP
131 +|Send cecAP to CEC Administration|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor provides the completed cecAP form to [[contact@cecocert.com>>path:mailto:contact@cecocert.com]]|(% style="width:750px" %) |
232 232  |Review and correct cecAP as required|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor correct or amends the cecAP as requested by CEC Administration and submits the revised cecAP.|(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration reviews the cecAP and request corrections or amendments as needed.|
233 233  | |(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)Once the cecAP has been accepted, CEC Administration will progress to scheduling the CEC Assessment.|
234 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
235 -= (% style="color: white" %)4. CEC Assessment =
134 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
135 += (% style="color:white" %)4. CEC Assessment(%%) =
236 236  )))
237 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
238 -== (% style="color: white" %)4.1 Schedule CEC Assessment ==
137 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
138 +== (% style="color:white" %)4.1 Schedule CEC Assessment(%%) ==
239 239  )))
240 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
140 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
241 241  | |The Vendor accepts the date proposed by CEC Administration, or proposes an alternative date.|CEC Administration proposes a date for the CEC Assessment to the Vendor|
242 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
243 -== (% style="color: white" %)4.2 Conduct CEC Assessment ==
142 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
143 +== (% style="color:white" %)4.2 Conduct CEC Assessment(%%) ==
244 244  )))
245 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
145 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
246 246  |CEC Assessment Conference Call|(((
247 247  CEC Assessments are normally conducted as remote audits.
248 248  
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251 251  As a rough guidance, a CEC Assessment takes 3 to 4 hours for the first product, and an additional 1 to 2 hours per additional product and additional manufacturing site. Depending on the complexity of the CEC Assessment, multiple calls may be needed.
252 252  
253 253  CEC Administration may offer on a case by case basis, and upon the Vendor's request, conducting CEC Assessments on-site. This will result in additional cost and the price for on-site CEC assessments cannot be automatically determined using the cecAOF.
154 +
155 +{{info}}
156 +See: [[Guidance to prepare for the CEC Assessment>>doc:StartPage.C0270 - How to prepare for the CEC Assessment.WebHome]].
157 +{{/info}}
254 254  )))| |cecAP
255 255  |Create CEC Assessment Report|If requested by the CEC Assessor, the Vendor defines corrective actions using the CAP worksheet contained in the cecAP and submits these to the CEC Assessor.|(((
256 256  The CEC Assessor amends the cecAP to include the CEC Assessor's findings and notes. The CEC Assessor determines compliance levels for each requirements.
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263 263  If the CEC Assessor determines Non-Conformities at the Program Level, then the Vendor must complete the related corrective actions and provide supporting evidences before the cecAP can be submitted to the CEC Administration for Validation and Certification.
264 264  )))| |
265 265  |Submit CEC Assessment Report to CEC Administration| |The CEC Assessor submits the cecAP to CEC Administration for Validation.|Completed cecAP as the CEC Assessment Report
266 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
267 -= (% style="color: white" %)5. CEC Assessment Validation =
170 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
171 += (% style="color:white" %)5. CEC Assessment Validation(%%) =
268 268  )))
269 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
173 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
270 270  | | |CEC Administration reviews the cecAP with Mastercard representatives, as needed.|cecAP
271 271  | | |CEC Administration progresses to CEC Certification, or informs the Vendor that their Environmental Claim was rejected.|
272 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
273 -= (% style="color: white" %)6. CEC Certification =
176 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
177 += (% style="color:white" %)6. CEC Certification(%%) =
274 274  )))
275 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
179 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
276 276  |Create CEC Certificate| |CEC Administration creates the DRAFT CEC Certificate(s) for the accepted Environmental Claims.|CEC Certificate Template
277 277  |Sign CEC Certificate| |(((
278 278  CEC Administration submits the DRAFT CEC Certificate(s) for signature by CEC Administration and by Mastercard. CEC Administration and Mastercard sign the CEC Certificate(s).
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285 285  
286 286  Note that only information that was available and reviewed during the CEC Assessment can be included in the CEC Certificate. Changes to the presented data require another CEC Assessment.
287 287  )))| |
288 -|(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
289 -= (% style="color: white" %)7. Renewal or Extension upon Expiry =
192 +|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
193 += (% style="color:white" %)7. Renewal or Extension upon Expiry(%%) =
290 290  )))
291 -|=(% scope="col" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC Actions|=Forms and additional Guidance
195 +(% style="background-color:#007d84; border:1px solid #d0d3d4; color:white; padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px; text-align:left" %)|=(% scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Process Step|=(% style="width: 875px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Vendor Actions|=(% style="width: 750px;border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)CEC Actions|=(% style="border: 1px solid #d0d3d4;vertical-align: middle;" %)Forms and Guidance
292 292  | |(((
293 293  If a 24 month interval is permitted after certification, the Vendor must request an Extension of the CEC Certificate(s) before they expire.
294 294  
295 295  If a 12 month interval until re-assessment is permitted, the Vendor must request a re-assessment before the CEC Certificate expires.
296 296  )))|The CEC Administration determines, depending on the level of compliance, the interval until a re-assessment is required. A re-assessment may be required 12 month or 24 month after certification.|
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