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Release of Tapa FSR & TSR 2023 Standards

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Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the International Certification Network (IQNet) and holds accreditations from the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) alongside over 100 international accreditations, operating across more than 60 countries and regions.
Jul 21 , 2023

Release of Tapa FSR & TSR 2023 Standards

Tapa FSR & TSR 2023 Standards

TAPA plans to globally launch the new version of “FSR and TSR 2023 Standards” on Sep 15, 2023. The following communication is about the transition arrangements in APAC.

Standard

A copy of the Standards will be shared to the Primary Admin Member contact person as recorded in TAPA APAC Members database. 

Training

The existing FSR 2020 & TSR 2020 Standards training will continue till Sep-2023. The training for the FSR 2023 and TSR 2023 Standards will commence from Oct-2023. 

The Authorized Auditors (AAs) trained to a higher version of the Standard allows them to audit all the preceding versions.

Audit and Certifications

  • The Tapa FSR 2023 and TSR 2023 Audit and Certification will be effective from Jan 1, 2024. 
  • Existing FSR 2020 and TSR 2020 Certifications that are expiring in the remainder of 2023 can apply for re-certification to 2020 Standards, with another 3 years validity from the date of approval of audit. 
  • Unless a member company has contractual requirements to the 2020 or another earlier version of Standards, the tracking numbers for FSR 2020 and TSR 2020 Standards audit and certification will be issued only till Dec 15, 2023 and are valid for audits that are carried out not later than Dec 31, 2023.
  • Unless a member company has contractual requirements to the 2020 or an earlier version of Standards, effective Jan 1, 2024, tracking numbers issued are applicable for audits and certification under the 2023 Standards.

Service by DQS

DQS HK provides TAPA FSR and TSR certification service in APAC. Feel free to contact us for the service you need.

 

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DQS Hong Kong

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DQS empowers organizations worldwide to build trust, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth by certifying the future of business. Founded in 1985, DQS has grown into a global leader in the assessment and certification of management systems, with a team of 3,000 highly qualified auditors delivering over 130,000 audit days per year in more than 60 countries. Through internationally recognized certifications across 200+ standards, DQS helps businesses manage risks, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities in an evolving regulatory and business landscape.

 

Thinking beyond compliance, DQS is a trusted partner for digitalization, automation, and sustainability leadership. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, spanning from cybersecurity and AI governance to ESG compliance, supply chain management, medical device safety, and future mobility, delivering real value to industries in their pursuit of resilient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced auditing methodologies, predictive analytics, and real-time insights, DQS supports organizations to future-proof their operations while demonstrating their commitment to excellence and responsible business practices.

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