The ISO 9001 Registration Process - (in a nutshell)

1.  Get a Quote  -  We will evaluate the scope of registration, location, and number of facilities and employees to be audited. Our fixed price quote includes the costs incurred over the first three years of your ISO 9001:2000 or QS-9000:1998 registration.

2.  Schedule an Auditor  -  We select members for the audit team who have industry-specific knowledge. Our auditors are experienced professionals located throughout the United States, we are always nearby.

3.  Pre-Audit Option  -  This is separate from the registration audit and can be a tool to determine the readiness of your quality system for the registration audit. The pre-audit includes a documentation review, an on-site audit and a report.

4.  On-Site Registration Audit  -   An off-site documentation review will be performed to determine if the company is ready for an audit.  During the audit, objective evidence will be collected to determine compliance to the ISO 9001 standard.  After successful completion of the audit and a review of the corrective actions, your company will be recommended for registration.

5.   Issuance of Certificate!  -  Once the independent review is completed, we will issue your ISO 9001 Certificate.

6.  Surveillance Visits  -  Surveillance visits maintain the integrity of the quality system. ISO 9001:2000 surveillance visits are performed every 6 or 12 months and QS-9000:1998 every 6 months. Re-audits are performed only if applicable. At the end of the three-year period of certification, a re-certification audit is required.