CBIP Impartiality Statement

CBIP is committed to maintaining impartiality as a cornerstone of its certification activities. Our role as a trusted certification body depends on ensuring that all decisions are made with fairness, transparency, and integrity.

Core Commitments:

1. Objectivity: Certification decisions are based solely on objective evidence gathered through rigorous assessment by technical specialists, without bias or external influence.

2. Independence: We uphold our independence by identifying and mitigating any conflicts of interest that may arise in our certification processes and governance roles.

3. Transparency: Our procedures, criteria, and decision-making processes are open and accessible to the industries we serve, as well as other interested parties.

4. Equity: Our applicants and members are treated equally, regardless of size, location, or scope of operations.

To safeguard impartiality, we have established robust policies and processes, including Governance Board oversight of a register of impartiality threats.

If you have any concerns about our impartiality or wish to report a potential conflict of interest, please contact us at cbip@cbip.co.nz.

Updated: 27 January 2025