Can organizations remain certified/registered to the 1994 version of ISO 9001, 9002 and 9003?
Although organizations are encouraged to make the transition to ISO 9001:2000 certification as soon as possible, according to the IAF/ISO-CASCO/ISO-TC 176 Communiqu on transition policy, organizations may choose to continue or even seek new certification/registration to the 1994 versions of ISO 9001, ISO 9002, and ISO 9003. Any accredited certificates issued or renewed will, however, only remain valid for a maximum of three years after the publication of ISO 9001:2000 (i.e. until 15 December 2003).
Although organizations are encouraged to make the transition to ISO 9001:2000 certification as soon as possible, according to the IAF/ISO-CASCO/ISO-TC176 Communiqu on transition policy, organizations may choose to continue or even seek new certification/registration to the 1994 versions of ISO 9001, ISO 9002, and ISO 9003. Any certificates issued or renewed will, however, only remain valid for the transition period which ends in December 2003.