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1 -X0200a - Overview of the CEC Certification Process
1 +X0200a - CEC v2 Certification Process
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36 36  )))|[[CEC NDA Guidance>>doc:Main.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 38  |(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
39 -= (% style="color:white" %)2. Determine the Scope of the CEC Assessment(%%) =
39 += (% style="color:white" %)2. Request CEC Certification(%%) =
40 40  )))
41 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 42  |Download the cecQAF form|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
43 +(((
43 43  The Vendor downloads the cecQAF form from the cecocert.com website
44 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |ce
45 -|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
46 -== (% style="color:white" %)2.2 Option 2 - Vendor procures the CEC LCA Support Service(%%) ==
47 47  )))
48 -|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
49 -=== (% style="color:white" %)2.2.1 Order CEC LCA Support Service(%%) ===
50 -)))
51 -(% 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
52 -|Prepare the cecLOF to request the CEC LCA Support Service|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
53 -The Vendor opens the cecLOF form contained in the CEC Document Package.
54 54  
55 -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.
56 -
57 -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:
58 -
59 -[[image:image-20240726191230-1.png||height="452" width="689"]]
60 -
61 -This is an embedded Excel table. Once double-clicked it appears like this:
62 -
63 -[[image:image-20240726191410-2.png||height="224" width="691"]]
64 -
65 -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.
66 -
67 -The embedded table automatically determines the cost of the CEC LCA Support service based on the information provided.
68 -
69 -To leave the editing mode of the embedded Excel table, click on the Word document outside the Excel table.
70 -
71 -In addition, the Vendor defines the requested Invoicing Information on the Invoicing Information page of the cecLOF form.
72 -
73 -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.
74 -
75 -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]].
76 -
77 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
78 78  (((
79 -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.
80 -)))
81 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
82 82  
83 -)))|cecLOF
84 -|Prepare cecLOF for signing by Vendor and TruCert and submit for signature.|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
85 -CEC Administration prepares the cecLOF for signature.
86 -
87 -CEC Administration submits the cecLOF for signature, either via docusign.com, via manual signature, or via electronic signature.
88 -)))|cecLOF
89 -|Sign cecLOF|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor's signee(s) sign(s) the cecLQF|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
90 -TruCert's signee signs the cecLOF signed by the Vendor's signee.
91 -
92 -CEC Administration distributes signed copies to Vendor contact and TruCert.
93 -)))|cecLOF
94 -|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.|
95 -|Pay Invoice for CEC LCA Support Service|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
96 -The Vendor pays for the CEC LCA Support Service in full.
97 -
98 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
99 -(((
100 -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.
101 101  )))
102 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |
103 -|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
104 -=== (% style="color:white" %)2.2.2 Collect Information required to determine the CEC KPIs(%%) ===
105 -)))
106 -(% 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
107 -|Send cecLQF|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration sends the cecLQF form to the Vendor.|cecLQF
108 -|Enter data in cecLQF and send it to CEC Administration|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
109 -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]]
110 110  
111 -* Administrative information requested on the Coversheet of the cecLQF
112 -* The electricity consumption of the manufacturing site during the previous year
113 -* The amount of oil and natural gas used by the manufacturing site during the previous year
114 -* The number of products produced in the manufacturing site during the previous year
115 -* Information about each Layer or main component of the product, at least:
116 -** If the material is not CEC certified:
117 -*** Supplier
118 -*** Type
119 -*** Composition
120 -*** Dimensions
121 -*** Weight
122 -*** Shipping origin and destination, and means of transport
123 -** If the material is CEC certified:
124 -*** Supplier
125 -*** The CEC Claim number of the material, eg "clm1200"
126 -*** Dimensions
127 -*** Weight
128 -*** Shipping origin and destination, and means of transport
129 -
130 -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.
131 -
132 -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.
133 -
134 -For more complicated products such as:
135 -
136 -* IC - Integrated Circuits
137 -* ICM - IC Modules
138 -* Inlays including IC
139 -* Card materials
140 -
141 -please contact the CEC Administration before starting to enter data into the cecLQF.
142 -
143 -The Vendor retains records of measurements and calculations and keeps them available for the CEC Assessment process.
144 -
145 -The Vendor sends the completed cecLQF to contact@cecocert.com
146 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |(((
147 -cecLQF
148 -
149 -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]]
150 150  )))
151 -|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.|
152 -|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
153 -=== (% style="color:white" %)2.2.3 Determine CEC Metrics(%%) ===
154 -)))
155 -(% 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
156 -| |(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
157 -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.
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" %)(((
58 +The Vendor pays the invoice for CEC Certification in full, including all banking and currency conversion fees.
158 158  
159 -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.
160 -)))|
60 +{{warning}}
61 +Paying short, for example by selecting "Share banking fees" when instructing your bank to pay for the invoice, will result in delays as the CEC Process will only continue after full payment is received.
62 +{{/warning}}
63 +)))|(% 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.|
161 161  |(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
162 162  = (% style="color:white" %)3. Prepare the CEC Assessment(%%) =
163 163  )))
164 164  |(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
165 -== (% style="color:white" %)3.1 Order CEC Assessment(%%) ==
68 +== (% style="color:white" %)3.1 Prepare the cecQAF for CEC Assessment(%%) ==
166 166  )))|
167 167  (% 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
168 -|Prepare the cecAOF to request the CEC Assessment|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
169 -The Vendor opens the cecAOF form contained in the CEC Document Package.
71 +|Provide expanded cecQAF to Vendor|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)After the Vendor has paid the invoice for CEC Certification in full, CEC Administration expands the cecQAF, which Vendor had requested the quotation with, to include the worksheets required for "Vendor LCA Data Entry", and e-mails the expanded cecQAF to the Vendor's Primary Contact.|QAF
72 +|Check the cecQAF before entering data|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
73 +The Vendor opens the cecAOF form and verifies that the following additional worksheets are visible, in addition to those the Vendor completed when requesting the CEC quotation:
170 170  
171 -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 .
75 +* Recycling
76 +* Yield Loss and Sheet Format
77 +* Transport
78 +* EMS
79 +* sit01 to sit10
80 +* cmp01 to cmp40
172 172  
173 -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 :
174 -
175 -[[image:image-20240726204104-3.png||height="509" width="689"]]
176 -
177 -This is an embedded Excel table. Once double-clicked it appears like this:
178 -
179 -[[image:image-20240726204206-4.png||height="247" width="693"]]
180 -
181 -Now the Vendor selects the number of products in cell A3, and the number of sites to be included in cell A4.
182 -
183 -The embedded table automatically determines the cost of the CEC Assessment service based on the information provided.
184 -
185 -To leave the editing mode of the embedded Excel table, click on the Word document outside the Excel table.
186 -
187 -In addition, the Vendor defines the requested Invoicing Information on the Invoicing Information page of the cecAOF form.
188 -
189 -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.
190 -
191 -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]].
192 -
193 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
194 -(((
195 -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.
196 -)))
197 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |cecAOF
198 -|Prepare cecAOF for signing by Vendor and TruCert and submit for signature.|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)(((
199 -CEC Administration prepares the cecAOF for signature.
200 -
201 -CEC Administration submits the cecAOF for signature, either via docusign.com, via manual signature, or via electronic signature.
202 -)))|
203 -|Sign cecAOF|(% style="width:875px" %)The Vendor's signee(s) sign(s) the cecAOF.|(% style="width:750px" %)(((
204 -TruCert's signee signs the cecAOF signed by the Vendor's signee.
205 -
206 -CEC Administration distributes signed copies to Vendor contact and TruCert.
207 -)))|
208 -|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.|
209 -|Pay Invoice for CEC Assessment|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
210 -The Vendor pays for the CEC Assessment in full.
211 -
212 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
213 -(((
214 -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.
215 -)))
216 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |
217 -|(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
218 -== (% style="color:white" %)3.2 Prepare the cecAP(%%) ==
219 -)))|
220 -(% 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
82 +If any of the above worksheets are missing from the cecQAF received, the Vendor shall contact CEC Administration and inform them accordingly, including a copy of the cecQAF received.
83 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |cecQAF
221 221  |Enter required information|(% style="width:875px" %)(((
222 -The Vendor enters the required information into the cecAP form provided as part of the CEC Document Package.
85 +The Vendor enters the required information into the cecQAF form.
223 223  
224 -See the following pages for information that might be helpful to prepare the cecAP:
225 -
226 -Description of the cecAP:
227 -
228 -* [[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/]]
229 -
230 -FAQs related to the cecAP:
231 -
232 -* [[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]]
233 -)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |cecAP
234 -|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" %) |
235 -|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.|
236 -| |(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)Once the cecAP has been accepted, CEC Administration will progress to scheduling the CEC Assessment.|
87 +See the following pages for information that might be helpful to prepare the cecQAF:
88 +)))|(% style="width:750px" %) |cecQAF
89 +|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" %) |cecQAF
90 +|Review cecAP|(% style="width:875px" %) |(% style="width:750px" %)CEC Administration reviews the cecAP and request corrections or amendments as needed.|cecQAF
91 +|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" %)Once the cecAP has been accepted, CEC Administration will progress to scheduling the CEC Assessment.|cecQAF
237 237  |(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
238 238  = (% style="color:white" %)4. CEC Assessment(%%) =
239 239  )))
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241 241  == (% style="color:white" %)4.1 Schedule CEC Assessment(%%) ==
242 242  )))
243 243  (% 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
244 -| |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|
99 +|Propose date| |CEC Administration proposes a date for the CEC Assessment to the Vendor|E-mail
100 +|Accept date|The Vendor accepts the date proposed by CEC Administration, or proposes an alternative date.| |E-mail
245 245  |(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
246 246  == (% style="color:white" %)4.2 Conduct CEC Assessment(%%) ==
247 247  )))
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249 249  |CEC Assessment Conference Call|(((
250 250  CEC Assessments are normally conducted as remote audits.
251 251  
252 -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.
108 +During a Zoom or Teams call, a CEC Assessor reviews the cecQAF and the information provided in the cecQAF together with the Vendor. The Vendor provides the relevant evidences.
253 253  
254 254  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.
255 255  
256 -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.
112 +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.
257 257  
258 258  {{info}}
259 259  See: [[Guidance to prepare for the CEC Assessment>>doc:StartPage.C0270 - How to prepare for the CEC Assessment.WebHome]].
260 260  {{/info}}
261 -)))| |cecAP
262 -|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.|(((
263 -The CEC Assessor amends the cecAP to include the CEC Assessor's findings and notes. The CEC Assessor determines compliance levels for each requirements.
117 +)))| |cecQAF
118 +|Create CEC Assessment Report|If requested by the CEC Assessor, the Vendor defines corrective actions using the CAP worksheet contained in the cecQAF and submits these to the CEC Assessor.|(((
119 +The CEC Assessor amends the cecQAF to include the CEC Assessor's findings and notes. The CEC Assessor determines compliance levels for each requirement.
264 264  
265 -In case of findings, the CEC Assessor, using the CAP worksheet in the cecAP, requests the Vendor to define corrective actions.
121 +In case of findings, the CEC Assessor, using the CAP worksheet in the cecQAF, requests the Vendor to define corrective actions.
266 266  )))|
267 267  |Complete corrective actions|(((
268 -To qualify for Validation, the cecAP must show a conformity at the Program Level of 100%.
124 +To qualify for Validation, the cecQAF must show a conformity at the Program Level of 100%.
269 269  
270 270  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.
271 271  )))| |
272 -|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
128 +|Submit CEC Assessment Report to CEC Administration| |The CEC Assessor submits the cecQAF to CEC Administration for Validation.|Completed cecQAF as the CEC Assessment Report
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274 274  = (% style="color:white" %)5. CEC Assessment Validation(%%) =
275 275  )))
276 276  (% 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
277 -| | |CEC Administration reviews the cecAP with Mastercard representatives, as needed.|cecAP
133 +| | |CEC Administration reviews the cecQAF with Mastercard representatives, as needed.|cecQAF
278 278  | | |CEC Administration progresses to CEC Certification, or informs the Vendor that their Environmental Claim was rejected.|
279 279  |(% colspan="4" style="background-color:#007d84; border-color:#d0d3d4; padding-bottom:12px; padding-top:12px; text-align:left" %)(((
280 280  = (% style="color:white" %)6. CEC Certification(%%) =