GUIDANCE ON RESPONDING TO VISIT REPORTS GENERATED IN THE NSI APPROVED COMPANY AREA WEBSITE
This circular provides guidance for NSI approved companies on how to respond to audit findings generated in the new NSI auditee portal. It outlines the process for accessing and responding to visit reports and includes information on naming conventions for visit numbers.
Read MoreNSI PRICING FOR 2025/26
This circular outlines the NSI pricing for the year 2025/26, confirming that certificate costs will remain unchanged while some fee rates may see modest adjustments. It also addresses a delay in issuing annual invoices due to a system change.
Read MoreUPDATE TO NSI REGULATIONS
This circular letter informs NSI Approved Companies and applicants about the recent updates to the NSI Regulations, specifically regarding the withdrawal of NSI approval for providing false information. It emphasizes the importance of accessing the updated regulations and encourages recipients to reach out with any questions.
Read MoreGold Quality Schedule
The circular introduces the updated Gold Quality Schedule, emphasizing the importance of compliance with new quality assurance standards. Training will be provided to ensure all staff are equipped to meet these updated requirements.
Read MoreNSI Technical Bulletin 0038 – Door Supervision Services
This circular informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the issuance of NSI Technical Bulletin 0038, which provides guidance on the implementation of BS 7960:2016 for door supervision services. Companies are advised to upgrade to the new standard by September 2017.
Read MoreREVISION OF NCP 101 ‘PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT’ CODE OF PRACTICE IN LINE WITH BS 10800:2020 AND THE REVISED BS 7499:2020
This circular letter informs NSI Guarding Gold and Silver approved companies about the revision of the NCP 101 Code of Practice in accordance with the latest BS standards. The updated Code can be accessed on the NSI website, and recipients are encouraged to reach out with any questions.
Read MorePD 6662:2017 – ACTIVE INFRA-RED BEAMS (CONCESSION)
This circular letter addresses the challenges in obtaining compliant active infra-red beams as per PD 6662:2017. It provides a temporary concession allowing the use of beams compliant with BS 4737-3.12:1978 while highlighting the need for manufacturers to issue compliance statements for their products.
Read MoreVERIFYING CERTIFICATES FOR COP NCP 119 (THE PROVISION OF LABOUR IN THE SECURITY AND EVENTS SECTOR)
This circular letter outlines the requirements for verifying compliance with NCP 119 for companies approved under NSI guarding or cash schemes that utilize labor providers. It provides guidance on how to ensure that certificates from suppliers are genuine and lists the certification bodies accepted for compliance verification.
Read MoreFire Gold Quality Schedule
The circular letter serves to inform relevant departments about the quality standards for Fire Gold products. It highlights the necessity of compliance with these standards to maintain product safety and regulatory adherence.
Read MoreTransition to E-Certificates and Phasing Out of Paper Certificates
This circular serves as a reminder that NSI will only accept returns of issued paper certificates until March 31, 2017, after which only e-certificates will be available. The transition to e-certificates has been well-received by most approved companies, and key dates for this change are provided.
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