Interpretation/Variation Request Form

This form details the information required from Certification Bodies (CBs) or scheme users to request either a variance from, or an interpretation of, a clause or requirement within any of the SCS normative documents.

Please complete all fields. Incomplete forms will not be considered.

On receipt, SCS Standards will consider your request and will usually respond within 10 business days.

Name of Requester

Email Address of Requester

Date of Submission

Company Name of Requester (scheme user or CB)

Name of Scheme User (if filled out on the scheme user's behalf)

Certificate Number (if applicable)

Applicable Standard and Clause/Subclause for which interpretation or variance is requested

Variance Request

Not Applicable

Proposed Variance

Please describe the proposed variance, including all relevant details, such as any original deadline date, the length of additional time requested, and the exact modified deadline date.

Justification

Please explain in detail why the variation is requested, why the change is necessary and any potential impacts on the certificate holder’s ongoing certification, including additional variation requests in the future.

Interpretation Request

Not Applicable

Question

Please submit a question requesting additional guidance.

Justification

Please explain how the current requirement is not clear/why it requires additional guidance.