ISO registrar

An ISO registrar is an organization that is accredited to audit and certify that a company or organization’s management systems comply with one or more ISO standards (such as ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, etc.).

Key Points:
🔍 What ISO Registrars Do:
Audit organizations to assess compliance with specific ISO standards.

Issue certifications if the organization meets the required standard.

Conduct surveillance audits (usually annually) and recertification audits (every 3 years).

🛡️ Accreditation:
To ensure their credibility, ISO registrars themselves must be accredited by a recognized national or international body, such as:

ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) – USA

UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) – UK

DAkkS – Germany

JAS-ANZ – Australia/New Zealand

These accrediting bodies ensure registrars operate competently and impartially.

📜 Examples of ISO Registrars:
SGS

Bureau Veritas

TÜV SÜD

DNV

Intertek

BSI Group (British Standards Institution)

📝 Choosing an ISO Registrar:
When choosing a registrar:

Make sure they are accredited for the standard you want to be certified in.

Choose one with experience in your industry.

Evaluate global recognition and local support.

Consider cost, audit approach, and reputation.