There are a number of SLCP-related charges for Verifier Bodies:
- When not an APSCA member, SLCP charges a one-time VB Systems Check Fee of 2,500 USD to an eligible VB at the start of the application process.
- Annually, SLCP charges a Verifier Access Fee of 200 USD to Verifier Bodies for each approved Verifier to be included on the Gateway and given access to SLCP support and resources.
- SLCP charges a Verification Upcharge Fee of 300 USD on a monthly basis to Verifier Bodies for each verification that is conducted.
- Possible other costs are related to the Verification Oversight program and the Accredited Hosts: see table below.
The Verifier application process, training and Exam are free of charges.
Cost |
Amount (US$) |
Paid by |
Remarks |
Gateway |
Free of Charge |
N/A |
Registering and utilizing the Gateway are free. We also provide an abundant amount of resources free of charge, e.g. the Converged Assessment Framework, e-learning and FAQs. |
VB onboarding |
One-time fee for VB Systems Check upon eligible application: 2,500 USD** |
Verifier Body to SLCP |
Invoiced at time of on-boarding*. |
Verifier Access Fee |
$200 per year per Verifier |
Verifier Body to SLCP |
200 USD per Verifier annually*. Charged at end of successful Verifier application & passing the Verifier Exam. |
Verification |
Vary by Verifier Bodies (VBs) |
Facility to Verifier Body |
Each VB determines their individual price quotation for the verification after a facility’s request. |
Accredited Host |
Vary by Accredited Hosts (AHs) |
AH’s may implement different fees based on the type of accounts: · Facility to AH · Verifier to AH End-user to AH |
Verifiers may need to pay a fee to the Accredited Host to use their platform. Please check with each AH on the specific fee. |
Verification Upcharge Fee |
$300 per verification |
Verifier Body to SLCP |
This fee covers the costs to maintain the SLCP system*. |
Integrity Oversight Program Fees for VB Quality Assurance (QA) |
Can go up to 5,250 USD. Examples below. VB reinstatement (if suspended): up to 2,500 USD Verifier reactivation fee (if deactivated/ suspended): minimum charge 200 USD |
Verifier Body to SLCP |
Charged as applicable and invoiced at time of occurrence*. See FAQ on the SLCP Integrity Oversight Program for more fee information. |
* Centralized billing at VB level
** Only applicable to non-APSCA members who are eligible to become APSCA members
See Verifier Body Requirements for more information about the charges.