Although proportionality and scale of the situation should be considered, you are required to advise LRQA of any serious potential risks to our certification but not, for example, isolated cases of a minor nature.
“The Client is required to inform LRQA as soon as it becomes aware of any breach or pending prosecutions for the breach of any regulatory requirements relevant to the Certified Management System. LRQA will review the details of any breaches brought to its attention and may elect to perform additional verification activities chargeable to the client to ensure compliance with specified requirements. LRQA reserves the right to suspend or withdraw certificates of approval / verification statements and opinions for both failure to inform LRQA and the appropriate regulator of such breaches”.