Appeals and Complaints Process

Appeals

BST provides a fair and transparent process for clients to appeal decisions made during validation or verification activities. An appeal may be submitted when a client disagrees with the outcome or decision issued by our verification team. Appeals must be submitted within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the audit closing meeting or the issuance of the decision letter. All appeals are acknowledged within two (2) working days of receipt and reviewed independently by personnel not involved in the original engagement to ensure objectivity and impartiality. Outcomes of appeals are communicated in writing within a reasonable timeframe.

Submit an appeal here.

Complaints

We welcome feedback and take all complaints seriously. Complaints may relate to the conduct of our personnel, the quality of our services, or potential breaches of impartiality or confidentiality. Each complaint is acknowledged within two (2) working days of receipt, investigated impartially, and resolved in accordance with our internal procedure and the requirements of ISO 14065:2020 and ISO/IEC 17029:2019. Complainants will be kept informed throughout the process and notified of the resolution outcome.

Submit a complaint here.