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Appeals & Complaints

Appeals and complaints.

How we receive, investigate and decide on appeals and complaints, in line with ISO/IEC 17020 clauses 7.7 and 7.8.

Definitions

Appeal or complaint?

Choosing the right type helps us route your submission to the right people.

Appeal

A request to reconsider a decision we have made about your inspection or approval activity.

e.g. you disagree with a test result or a technical assessment.

Complaint

An expression of dissatisfaction with our activities, other than an appeal, where a response is expected.

e.g. communication, timelines or how your project was handled.

Submit

Submit an appeal or complaint.

All fields marked * are required. You will receive a reference number by e-mail.

Attachments

Reference format: VC-AP-2026-0001 · VC-CO-2026-0001

What happens next

  1. 1You receive a reference number by e-mail.
  2. 2We check scope and gather information.
  3. 3An independent decision is made.
  4. 4You receive the outcome in writing.

Track a submission

Enter your reference number and e-mail to see the current status.

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