Suspensions

The temporary removal by FQS-I administrative action of all or part of an accredited organization's scope of accreditation, pending corrective action by the accredited organization or formal withdrawal of accreditation by FQS-I.

Withdrawals of Accreditation

The removal by FQS-I of all or part of an accredited organization's accreditation. Partial withdrawal may apply where an accredited organization is accredited specifically for tests, products, or registration scopes that may be treated individually for accreditation purposes.

Voluntary Withdrawal of Accreditation

The voluntary termination of a laboratory's accreditation via written notice to FQS-I for reasons such as cessation of business operations.