Do registrars need to be registered to the ISO 9000 series in order for them to gain accreditation?
No. There are specific requirements established for registrars. For instance, ISO/IEC 17021 specifies requirements to ensure that registrars operate third-party quality management system registration in a consistent and reliable manner. These include elements such as organization, subcontracting, quality system, internal audits and management review. Competence of audit teams represents a significant requirement that registrars need to address in order gain accreditation. 3) What are the IAAR views on the benefits of registration? Will, for instance, registered companies produce better products than their non-registered competitors? Will their bottom line look healthier? Simply stated, registration is like a “fitness program” for industry. It brings discipline and consistency to the organization as it manages itself and requires that registered organizations remain effective in managing themselves. As requirements related to customer satisfaction and continual improvement are part of t
