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1 1  Below you find an overview of the CEC Certification Process:
2 2  
3 -(% style="background-color:#d0d3d4; border-color:#007d84; color:black; padding:8px; text-align:left" %)
4 -|=(% colspan="4" style="padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;text-align: left;border-color: #d0d3d4;background-color: #007d84;" %)(((
5 -= (% style="color:white" %)1. CEC Registration(%%) =
3 +(% border="2" style="margin-right:auto" %)
4 +|=Process|=(% style="width: 875px;" %)Vendor|=(% style="width: 750px;" %)CEC|=Forms and additional Guidance
5 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
6 += 1. CEC Registration =
6 6  )))
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 8  |Registration|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
9 -The Vendor completes the [[Contact Registration Form>>doc:Main.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]].
9 +The Vendor completes the [[Contact Registration Form>>doc:StartPage.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]].
10 10  
11 11  The CEC Registration System sends an automated e-mail to the Vendor contact requesting confirmation of their e-mail address.
12 12  
13 13  Once the Vendor contact has confirmed their e-mail address, the Vendor receives access to the download page for the CEC NDA.
14 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[Contact Registration Form>>doc:Main.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]]
14 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[Contact Registration Form>>doc:StartPage.X1000 - Contact Registration Form.WebHome]]
15 15  |Fill in NDA Form|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
16 -The Vendor enter the requested information as defined in the [[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]].
16 +The Vendor enter the requested information as defined in the [[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]].
17 17  
18 18  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
19 19  (((
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23 23   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]].
24 24  
25 25  
26 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
26 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
27 27  |Prepare CEC NDA for signing by Vendor and TruCert and submit for signature.|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
28 28  CEC Administration prepares the CEC NDA for signature.
29 29  
30 30  CEC Administration submits the CEC NDA for signature, either via docusign.com, via manual signature, or via electronic signature.
31 -)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
31 +)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
32 32  |Sign CEC NDA|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor's signee(s) sign(s) the CEC NDA.|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
33 33  TruCert's signee signs the CEC NDA signed by the Vendor's signee.
34 34  
35 35  CEC Administration distributes signed copies to Vendor contact and TruCert.
36 -)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
36 +)))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:StartPage.X1200 - CEC NDA Download.WebHome]]
37 37  |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
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(%%) =
38 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
39 += 2. Determine CEC Standard Metrics ("KPIs") for each Product and Manufacturing Site combination =
40 40  )))
41 -(% 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
42 -|Download the cecQAF form|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
43 -(((
44 -The Vendor downloads the cecQAF form from the cecocert.com website
41 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
42 +== 2.1 Option 1 - Vendor determines the KPIs on their own ==
45 45  )))
44 +|Determine CEC KPIs|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
45 +The Vendor determines the required CEC KPIs in accordance with the CEC requirements, and on their own.
46 46  
47 -(((
48 -
49 -)))
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]]
47 +The Vendor ensures that amongst others the following conditions are met:
53 53  
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]]
49 +* Energy Consumption values are determined using the EcoInvent method Cumulative Energy Demand
50 +* CO2 footprint values are determined using the EcoInvent method IPCC 2021
51 +* 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.
52 +* Full records of measurements and calculations are retained and kept available for the CEC Assessment process.
53 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |
54 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
55 +== 2.2 Option 2 - Vendor procures the CEC LCA Support Service ==
55 55  )))
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(%%) =
57 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
58 +=== 2.2.1 Order CEC LCA Support Service ===
60 60  )))
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(%%) ==
63 -)))|
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
65 -|Prepare the cecAOF to request the CEC Assessment|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
66 -The Vendor opens the cecAOF form contained in the CEC Document Package.
60 +|Prepare the cecLOF to request the CEC LCA Support Service|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
61 +The Vendor opens the cecLOF form contained in the CEC Document Package.
67 67  
68 -The Vendor enters the information requested in the blue fields in the cecAOF by following the guideline provided within the cecAOF. This includes the contact information on the first page, the scope and cost of the CEC Assessment on the CEC Assessment Purchase Order page, and the Invoicing Information on the Invoicing Information page of the cecAOF .
63 +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.
69 69  
70 -The Vendor determines the cost of the CEC Assessment by double clicking the 2nd table on the CEC Assessment Purchase Order page of the cecAOF :
65 +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:
71 71  
72 -[[image:image-20240726204104-3.png||height="509" width="689"]]
67 +[[image:image-20240726191230-1.png||height="452" width="689"]]
73 73  
74 74  This is an embedded Excel table. Once double-clicked it appears like this:
75 75  
76 -[[image:image-20240726204206-4.png||height="247" width="693"]]
71 +[[image:image-20240726191410-2.png||height="224" width="691"]]
77 77  
78 -Now the Vendor selects the number of products in cell A3, and the number of sites to be included in cell A4.
73 +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.
79 79  
80 -The embedded table automatically determines the cost of the CEC Assessment service based on the information provided.
75 +The embedded table automatically determines the cost of the CEC LCA Support service based on the information provided.
81 81  
82 82  To leave the editing mode of the embedded Excel table, click on the Word document outside the Excel table.
83 83  
84 -In addition, the Vendor defines the requested Invoicing Information on the Invoicing Information page of the cecAOF form.
79 +In addition, the Vendor defines the requested Invoicing Information on the Invoicing Information page of the cecLOF form.
85 85  
86 86  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.
87 87  
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91 91  (((
92 92  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.
93 93  )))
94 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |cecAOF
95 -|Prepare cecAOF for signing by Vendor and TruCert and submit for signature.|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
96 -CEC Administration prepares the cecAOF for signature.
89 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
90 +
91 +)))|cecLOF
92 +|Prepare cecLOF for signing by Vendor and TruCert and submit for signature.|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
93 +CEC Administration prepares the cecLOF for signature.
97 97  
98 -CEC Administration submits the cecAOF for signature, either via docusign.com, via manual signature, or via electronic signature.
99 -)))|
100 -|Sign cecAOF|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor's signee(s) sign(s) the cecAOF.|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
101 -TruCert's signee signs the cecAOF signed by the Vendor's signee.
95 +CEC Administration submits the cecLOF for signature, either via docusign.com, via manual signature, or via electronic signature.
96 +)))|cecLOF
97 +|Sign cecLOF|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor's signee(s) sign(s) the CEC NDA.|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
98 +TruCert's signee signs the cecLOF signed by the Vendor's signee.
102 102  
103 103  CEC Administration distributes signed copies to Vendor contact and TruCert.
104 -)))|
105 -|Send Invoice for CEC Assessment|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration sends the invoice for the CEC Assessment as ordered in the cecAOF to the Vendor.|
106 -|Pay Invoice for CEC Assessment|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
107 -The Vendor pays for the CEC Assessment in full.
101 +)))|cecLOF
102 +|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.|
103 +|Pay Invoice for CEC LCA Support Service|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
104 +The Vendor pays for the CEC LCA Support Service in full.
108 108  
109 109  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
110 110  (((
111 -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.
108 +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.
112 112  )))
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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(%%) ==
116 -)))|
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.
111 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
112 +=== 2.2.2 Collect Information required to determine the CEC KPIs ===
113 +)))
114 +|Send cecLQF|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration sends the cecLQF form to the Vendor.|cecLQF
115 +|Enter data in cecLQF and send it to CEC Administration|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
116 +The Vendor enters the following minimum information into one cecLQF for each Product and Manufacturing Site combination:
120 120  
121 -See the following pages for information that might be helpful to prepare the cecAP:
118 +* Administrative information requested on the Coversheet of the cecLQF
119 +* The electricity consumption of the manufacturing site during the previous year
120 +* The amount of oil and natural gas used by the manufacturing site during the previous year
121 +* The number of products produced in the manufacturing site during the previous year
122 +* Information about each Layer or main component of the product, at least:
123 +** Supplier
124 +** Type
125 +** Dimensions
126 +** Weight
127 +** Shipping origin and destination, and means of transport
122 122  
123 -Description of the cecAP:
129 +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.
124 124  
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/]]
131 +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.
126 126  
127 -FAQs related to the cecAP:
133 +For more complicated products such as:
128 128  
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" %) |
132 -|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.|
133 -| |(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)Once the cecAP has been accepted, CEC Administration will progress to scheduling the 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(%%) =
136 -)))
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(%%) ==
139 -)))
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
141 -| |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|
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(%%) ==
144 -)))
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
146 -|CEC Assessment Conference Call|(((
147 -CEC Assessments are normally conducted as remote audits.
135 +* IC - Integrated Circuits
136 +* ICM - IC Modules
137 +* Inlays including IC
138 +* Card materials
148 148  
149 -During a Zoom or Teams call, a CEC Assessor reviews the cecAP and the information provided in the cecAP together with the Vendor. The Vendor provides the relevant evidences.
140 +please contact the CEC Administration before starting to enter data into the cecLQF.
150 150  
151 -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.
142 +The Vendor retains records of measurements and calculations and keeps them available for the CEC Assessment process.
152 152  
153 -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.
144 +The Vendor sends the completed cecLQF to contact@cecocert.com
145 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |(((
146 +cecLQF
154 154  
155 -{{info}}
156 -See: [[Guidance to prepare for the CEC Assessment>>doc:StartPage.C0270 - How to prepare for the CEC Assessment.WebHome]].
157 -{{/info}}
158 -)))| |cecAP
159 -|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.|(((
160 -The CEC Assessor amends the cecAP to include the CEC Assessor's findings and notes. The CEC Assessor determines compliance levels for each requirements.
161 -
162 -In case of findings, the CEC Assessor, using the CAP worksheet in the cecAP, requests the Vendor to define corrective actions.
163 -)))|
164 -|Complete corrective actions|(((
165 -To qualify for Validation, the cecAP must show a conformity at the Program Level of 100%.
166 -
167 -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.
168 -)))| |
169 -|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
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(%%) =
148 +CEC LQF Guidance
172 172  )))
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
174 -| | |CEC Administration reviews the cecAP with Mastercard representatives, as needed.|cecAP
175 -| | |CEC Administration progresses to CEC Certification, or informs the Vendor that their Environmental Claim was rejected.|
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(%%) =
150 +|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.|
151 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
152 +=== 2.2.3 Determine CEC Metrics ===
178 178  )))
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
180 -|Create CEC Certificate| |CEC Administration creates the DRAFT CEC Certificate(s) for the accepted Environmental Claims.|CEC Certificate Template
181 -|Sign CEC Certificate| |(((
182 -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).
154 +| |(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
155 +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.
183 183  
184 -This can take 2 weeks depending on the availability of the signees.
157 +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.
185 185  )))|
186 -|Send the CEC Certificate to Vendor| |CEC Administration submits the signed CEC Certificate(s) to the Vendor.|CEC Certificate
187 -|Review the CEC Certificate|(((
188 -The Vendor reviews the CEC Certificate and communicates errors and omissions to CEC Administration.
189 -
190 -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.
191 -)))| |
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(%%) =
159 +|(% colspan="4" %)(((
160 += 3. Prepare the CEC Assessment =
194 194  )))
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
196 -| |(((
197 -If a 24 month interval is permitted after certification, the Vendor must request an Extension of the CEC Certificate(s) before they expire.
162 +|(% colspan="3" rowspan="1" %)3.1 Order CEC LCA Support Service|
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199 -If a 12 month interval until re-assessment is permitted, the Vendor must request a re-assessment before the CEC Certificate expires.
200 -)))|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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