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E) General principles
12. Guidelines for inspection
12.1 The company applying for certification (for purposes of audit) ensures that the certification company has free access to all units and departments and provides accounts and related supporting documentation. The certified company must provide any information that the certification company believes is relevant to the audit. If required by the certification company, the certified company must provide results based on its own voluntary sampling inspection procedures.
12.2 The certification company must perform at least one full on-site audit of the production unit/preparation unit or other location for one year, and the certification company has the right to perform a surprise inspection. The on-site review should include facilities or areas where there is a significant risk or product exchange.
