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Industry & Sector ISO 14298 2021

Security Printing Management

Graphic technology management of security printing processes, specifying requirements for security print manufacturers producing banknotes, passports, identity documents, and other security items.

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About This Standard

ISO 14298 specifies requirements for the management of security printing processes for manufacturers producing banknotes, passports, identity documents, postage stamps, and other security-printed items. It establishes quality and security management requirements for this highly sensitive manufacturing sector.

Security printing facilities face unique risks related to the high intrinsic value and sensitivity of the items produced. The standard addresses personnel security, physical security, process security, and document security throughout the production and supply chain.

ACI-certified auditors evaluate security printing management systems and the effectiveness of security controls protecting against counterfeiting, fraud, and theft of security printed items.

Examination Topic Areas
Security feature management, validation, and authentication
Quality management for security printed items and substrates
Physical security of security printing facilities
Personnel security, vetting, and access control
Document and data security for designs, plates, and specifications
Supply chain security for security printing materials
Controlled destruction and disposal of security printing materials
Incident management for security printing breaches and losses
Examination & Certification Process
01
Attend Training

Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 14298.

02
Sit the Examination

Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.

03
Apply for Certification

Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.

Scheme Details
Standard ISO 14298
Edition 2021
Category Industry & Sector
Cert. Period 3 years
Framework ISO/IEC 17024 Aligned
Available Grades PA · AA · AU · LA · PR · FACI
All Certification Schemes
Auditor Grades

Available Grades for ISO 14298

All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.

PA
Provisional Auditor

Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.

Foundation examination pass (70%)
No prior audit experience required
Annual CPD requirement applies
AA
Associate Auditor

For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.

Internal Auditor examination pass
Minimum 2 internal audits conducted
Annual CPD requirement applies
AU
Auditor

Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.

Internal Auditor examination pass
Minimum 5 complete audits
Annual CPD requirement applies
LA
Lead Auditor

Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.

Lead Auditor examination pass (65%)
Lead Auditor training course
Minimum 10 complete audits as team lead
PR
Principal Auditor

Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.

Lead Auditor grade prerequisite
Minimum 5 years audit experience
Professional development portfolio
FACI
Fellow of ACI

The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.

By nomination and committee review
Exceptional professional contribution
Sustained ACI membership
Ready to certify in ISO 14298?

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