Complaints and appeals

DCI Group guarantees careful, independent, and transparent handling of complaints and appeals regarding its certification activities. On this page, you will find information on how to submit a complaint or appeal and how we handle them.

Complaints and appeals

DCI Group attaches great value to the careful, transparent, and objective execution of its certification activities. If you are not satisfied with our services or wish to have a decision reconsidered, you may submit a complaint or appeal.

What is a complaint or appeal?

  • Complaint : an expression of dissatisfaction regarding the activities of DCI Group.

  • Appeal : a request for reconsideration of a decision taken by DCI Group regarding certification.

Our principles

DCI Group handles complaints and appeals:

  • independent and objective

  • confidential

  • without discrimination

Applicants are not disadvantaged by filing a complaint or appeal. The handling is separate from the original certification activities.

Filing a complaint or appeal

You can submit a complaint or appeal in writing or by email via:

Email: info@dcigroup.tech

We request you to provide the following information:

  • name and contact details

  • clear description of the complaint or appeal

  • relevant information or substantiation

Processing of your request

Upon receipt, your complaint or appeal will be:

  1. registered and assessed for admissibility

  2. substantively investigated based on available information

  3. independently assessed by persons not involved in the relevant activities

If necessary, additional information will be requested.

Decision and communication

You receive:

  • an acknowledgment of receipt

  • (if applicable) information about the progress

  • written feedback with the outcome and substantiation

Corrective measures

If a complaint proves to be well-founded, DCI Group takes appropriate measures, such as:

  • implementing corrective actions

  • adjusting processes

  • carrying out additional checks

The effectiveness of these measures is monitored.

Improvement and evaluation

Complaints and appeals are analyzed periodically to identify trends and continuously improve the quality of our services.

Finally

DCI Group strives for a fair and transparent handling of every complaint or appeal. Your feedback helps us to further improve our processes and services.

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