DQS assesses the client’s management system, or parts thereof, with the goal of determining its conformity with agreed requirements including the effectiveness of the system. For this, the client receives an expert’s report and a DQS certificate. DQS is independent, neutral and objective in its assessments. Assessments are performed at the client’s place of operations. The type, extent and time schedule of the procedure are subject to a separate agreement by the parties. If nonconformities with requirements of the respective standard or specification have been identified during an assessment, corrective action shall be planned and carried out by the client within a specified time frame before DQS may issue a certificate. DQS strives to minimize any disturbances of the business process while conducting the assessment on the client’s premises.