The Cheque Printer Accreditation Scheme (CPAS) is open to security printers wanting to produce cheques that are intended to be cleared through the GB cheque clearing system. Prior to application, companies must meet the scheme’s membership criteria, which are specified in the CPAS Rules. These include:
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- Certification to ISO 27001 IEC27001-2013 (ISO 27001). This is the only auditable international standard which defines the requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Certification to the C&CCC Audit Standard for Cheque Printers - Standard 55. The certification process involves assessments of specific CPAS security and quality controls that are additional to the ISO 27001 Standard. Advanced Certification is approved to carry out assessments for Cheque Printers - Standard 55.
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