For systems seeking Platform Certification, the vendor SHALL maintain a documented Reference Environ
Eval Method
EIEvidence InspectionRisk Weight
3 / 10Applicability
Description#
For systems seeking Platform Certification, the vendor SHALL maintain a documented Reference Environment Specification (RES) describing infrastructure, configuration, model version, dependency versions, simulated input distributions, and known deviations from production conditions.
Evaluation Method#
Compliance is evaluated through inspection of documentary evidence including architecture documents, configuration artifacts, and operational records.
v1.1 Details#
Profile Applicability
F,S,A,C
Evaluation Frequency
At-Certification
Platform Cert Eligible
Yes
Framework Crosswalk Refs
ARAF Platform Cert Specification v1.0
Classification#
This is a conditional control. Non-compliance with this ACR may result in conditional certification with a mandated remediation period. The Authorized Verification Body will specify the remediation timeline and required evidence for the condition to be cleared. If remediation is not completed within the specified period, the conditional certification will be revoked.