scope:

1.1 General This CWA specifies requirements for a security management system where an organization: a. Needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products that meets security requirements set by law and regulations, requirements from the Security Printing Industry and customers, and provisions of the risk inventory. b. Aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the Security Management system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the conformity to security requirements set by law and regulations, requirements from the Security Printing Industry and customers, and results of the risk inventory. 1.2 Application The CWA is intended to apply to producers of documents of value, ID documents or security foils, which are physically protected against forgery and counterfeit by added security features. The CWA contains requirements that can be objectively audited for certification / registration purposes. Certification is only possible, if the organization has established a security management system that is in accordance with the specifications of the risk inventory. The risk inventory is a special document owned by Intergraf. Furthermore the security management system has to comply with laws and regulations in force and specific requirements from the customer. Where exclusions are made, claims of conformity to this CWA are not acceptable unless these exclusions are limited to requirements within clause 7 hereafter, and such exclusions do not affect the organization"s ability, or responsibility to meet security and applicable regulatory requirements.