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Standardized security requirements

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Upgraded certification from CWA to the worldwide recognized ISO level

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A reliable guarantee for governments and other customers

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Over 10 years of success and 80+ companies certified

offers leading global standardisations for the industry:

ISO 14298 – Management of Security Printing Processes

CWA 15374 – The certification for suppliers to the Security Printing Industry

For producers of documents of value, e.g. Banknotes,

All suppliers of products that include security features

ID documents or security foils, which are physically

or of services that ensure the physical security of prin-

protected against counterfeiting by added security

ted matter manufactured by a Security Printing Com-

features. ISO 14298 specifies requirements for the

pany can be audited against the CWA 15374.

management of security printing processes and is a transposition of the former CWA 14641.

Maximum security at every step from development to deployment.

ISO 14298 – Management of Security Printing Processes A transposition of the former CWA 14641 INTERGRAF’s CWA certifications have been a recognized reference for governments and industries to rely on an essential security management procedure. In order to continue with this trend and to ensure the highest level of security in the printing industry we introduce the ISO 14298. An international working group of security printing experts within ISO was reviewing CWA 14641 to ensure that the international standard ISO 14298 reflects the highest level of security management system:

■ The document is in line with the future ISO 9001:2015 ■ The management of security printing processes is based on a risk analysis ■ A certification procedure similar to CWA 14641 will ensure that only trustworthy organizations will be certified ■ New INTERGRAF Certification Requirements (ICR) and Guidelines for Implementation are available ■ ISO 14298 contains requirements that can be objectively audited for certification ■ Certification is only possible, if the organization has established a security management system that complies with the description of the INTERGRAF Certification Requirements, in which there are three (3) levels of security printing. These levels are: ▪ Non-Governmental Level (NG) ▪ Governmental Level (G) ▪ Central Banks (CB): Printers supplying central banks or credit card issuing authorities and ID or passport personalisation centres ■ Furthermore the security printing management system has to comply with laws and regulations in force and with additional specific requirements from the customer

What is ISO:

Facts of ISO:

Goals of ISO 14298:

ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization, a worldwide organization founded in 1947, that mainly functions to develop technical standards to make the development, manufacturing and supply of products and services more efficient, safe and clean. ISO is composed of member bodies from more than 120 countries worldwide. ISO receives input from governments, industry and other relevant parties before developing any standard.

ISO standards are voluntary; no legal requirements force organizations to adopt them. ISO standards have been adopted by many countries and industries as standard requirements for e.g. doing business, for improving quality, for the purpose of differentiation and thereby making them virtually mandatory.

■ To improve the security for the industry in regards to Security Printing and help the fight against fraud and forgery. ■ To reduce trade barriers by encouraging uniform practices around the world. ■ Satisfy clients‘ increasing need in security.

How does the certification work? The Certified Printers are thoroughly audited against all major Security Management procedures requested and listed in the ISO and ICR documentation. A yearly audit controls that a high level of security is maintained during the full 3-year certification period ensuring for your products the best level of security at all times. What levels can be certified? ▪ Non-Governmental Level (NG) ▪ Governmental Level (G) ▪ Central Banks (CB): Printers supplying central banks or bank card issuing authorities and ID or passport personalisation centres Different markets need different levels of security at the printer’s plant. Therefore additional sets of security procedures are fulfilled by those who aim at levels G or CB. These procedures are not technically linked to the product but to the security measures offered by the printer. It remains the client’s choice what level of the Security Management System is requested. Security Hologram Manufacturers and Security Stamps Printers The standard ISO 14298 also covers hologram manufacturers and their specific production processes. A Code of Ethics for Postage Stamps Security Printers has been drafted, whereby the signatories commit to respect specific ordering procedures with postal authorities.

Certification Costs for ISO 14298 Fee ISO 14298 certification for new

Member company

Non-member company

3.500 EUR

4.000 EUR

700 EUR

800 EUR

Companies with multiple sites

Certification fee + 500 EUR

Certification fee + 500 EUR

applying at the same time

per additional site

per additional site

Copy of certificate

100 EUR per copy

100 EUR per copy

companies ISO 14298 control audits for new companies

Audit Costs Fee Audit costs for companies with

Initial audit

Control audit

3.555 EUR

2.370 EUR

4.740 EUR

3.555 EUR

5.925 EUR

3.555 EUR

7.110 EUR

4.740 EUR

1 to 40 employees Audit costs for companies with 41 to 100 employees Audit costs for companies with 101 to 500 employees Audit costs for companies with over 500 employees The prices do not include the travel costs and time, nor the accommodation.

CWA 15374 – The certification for suppliers to the Security Printing Industry INTERGRAF’s CWA 15374 certification is applicable to suppliers of products that include security features or of services that ensure the physical security of printed matter manufactured by a Security Printing Company can be audited against the CWA 15374. High Security Products and Services will be audited depending on the risk analysis: In addition to the rules of the CWA, the Risk Inventory Checklist lays down a set of mandatory requirements that must be met to be a Certified Supplier to the Secure Printing Industry. Depending on the company‘s security policy, objectives and customers‘ specifications, a risk analysis will define among additional requirements listed in the Risk Inventory Checklist, those to be verified during the audit. How does the certification work?: The Certified Suppliers have been thoroughly audited against all major Security Management procedures requested and listed in the CWA documentation. A yearly audit controls that a high level of security is maintained during the full 3-year certification period ensuring for your products the best level of security at all times.

Certification Costs for CWA 15374 Initial audit and further complete audits Fee Member company

Non-member company

Administrative fee

2.500 EUR

3.000 EUR

Audit costs for companies with

3.555 EUR

3.555 EUR

4.740 EUR

4.740 EUR

5.925 EUR

5.925 EUR

1 to 40 employees Audit costs for companies with 41 to 100 employees Audit costs for companies with more than 100 employees

Control audits Fee

Member company

Non-member company

Administrative fee

500 EUR

600 EUR

Audit costs for companies with

2.370 EUR

2.370 EUR

2.370 EUR

2.370 EUR

3.555 EUR

3.555 EUR

1 to 40 employees Audit costs for companies with 41 to 100 employees Audit costs for companies with more than 100 employees The prices do not include the travel costs and time, nor the accommodation.

The certification procedure for ISO 14298 and CWA 15374: On receipt of the filled-in form and of the administrative fee, your company will be screened by INTERGRAF. If the screening is positive, INTERGRAF will send you the INTERGRAF Certification Requirements (ISO 14298) or the Risk Inventory Checklist (CWA 15374) and the Implementation Guideline and invite you to buy the official text of the ISO or CWA. ■ The official ISO 14298 standard can be bought from ISO – International Organization for Standardization

http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards.htm ■ The official CWA 15374 standard can be bought from one of the CEN – European Committee for Standardization – members list available on www.cen.eu. Using all three documents your company should prepare a Security Manual and make sure that all procedures of the manual are correctly implemented in the company. This document will serve as a basis for the audit. You choose an independent certifying body among those recognized by INTERGRAF, which analyzes the Security Manual and visits your company to verify the implementation of the security procedures listed in the Security Manual. The auditor reports to INTERGRAF on the fulfillment of the ISO or the CWA and the according INTERGRAF Certification Requirements / Risk Inventory Checklist criteria. On receipt of a positive report from our recognized certifying body, INTERGRAF will issue the certificate and publish the company on our website (www.securityprinters.org). The certified company receives its certificate together with the logo, which can be printed on all its stationary and promotional material. A yearly control audit will verify that the security procedures remain implemented throughout the company and three years after the initial audit a full audit will take place again.

Application with INTERGRAF and screening

The audit itself will be undertaken by an INTERGRAF accredited certifying body and

INTERGRAF Certification Requirements or Risk Inventory Checklist and Guidelines sent

Audit by Accredited Cerftification Body

■ VPGI

Certification by INTERGRAF and publication on www.securityprinters.org

■ SQS

Startbaan 5D, Postbus 9051

Bernstrasse 103, PO Box 686

once you passed the screening by INTERGRAF

NL - 1180 MB Amstelveen

CH - 3052 Zollikofen

you can schedule your audit with one of the

Tel: +31 20 456 0829 | Fax: +31 20 456 0785

Tel:+41 31 910 3535 | Fax: +41 31 910 3545

certifying bodies:

[email protected] | www.vpgi.nl

[email protected] | www.sqs.ch

The adoption of a security management system should be a strategic decision of any organization. Support the Security Printing industry against counterfeiting and become a trusted organization: Apply today for ISO 14298 and/or CWA 15374 and contact:

Avenue Louise 130A BE – 1050 Brussels Tel.: +32 2 230 86 46 Fax: +32 2 231 14 64 [email protected] www.securityprinters.org

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