Application Guideline

*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY*

A. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
  • Must be a Brunei-based and Brunei-registered company.
  • Must have an office/factory or separate kitchen/facility with marketable products/services.
  • Must have adequate and committed team to run this certification project. The team must have strong knowledge of all aspects of the company's products/services. The team must have a mix of both management and operational staff.
  • Must have commitment from top management to run this certification project.
  • Must be ready to begin certification project within 1-2 months upon submission of application, and be prepared to undergo the programme for the entire duration of 9-12 months (depending on the certification).
  • Must be prepared and willing to bear the separate cost of audit and certification.

B.   FORM OF ASSISTANCE:
Under this Program, the successfully selected companies in Brunei will receive subsidized training and consultancy services from a DARe-appointed consultant towards certification(s) for: ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / HACCP / ISO 22000 / GMP.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The level of subsidy for training and consultancy will be subject to meeting DARe's requirements.


C. SELECTION PROCESS:
There are 2 stages of assessment:
  • Stage 1: Review of application form
  • Stage 2: Interview with top management and/or site visit
Shortlisted companies after Stage 1 will be notified regarding the Stage 2 assessment date within 2-3 weeks after the closing date of application submissions.

Successful companies after Stage 2 are required to sign a contract with DARe before certification project can begin.



 

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