What is the difference between being ISO 9001 Certified and Registered?
Being ISO certified means a company has implemented a Quality Management System in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. The company itself has conducted internal audits and has determined all requirements of the standard are being met. This is accomplished through self-assessment. Being registered means a company has implemented a Quality Management System in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. The company itself has conducted internal audits and has determined all requirements of the standard are being met. In addition, the company has hired a third party independent auditor to continuously verify compliance instead of performing a self-assessment. It is this independent audit that makes the registration option more appealing to customers looking for a low risk contractor.
