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Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR). Reg Blake April 5 th , 2011. Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR). The purpose of the Association is to:
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Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR) Reg Blake April 5th, 2011
Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR) • The purpose of the Association is to: • facilitate the third-party assessment and, as applicable, registration/certification of companies in a consistent manner • promote the integrity and credibility of the assessment and registration processes through intercommunication and education • encourage the use of accredited registrars with regard to conformity assessment activities with recognized management systems standards
Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR) • The purpose of the Association is to: • support the maintenance and improvement of organizations management systems • do this through the consistent application of relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001), management system requirements (e.g., ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, TL 9000) , other organization-specific management system requirements, and other legal endeavors allowed by corporations pursuant to the Code of the State of Virginia of 1950, as amended.
Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR) • The objectives of the Association are to: • encourage and promote the establishment of effective Management Systems, including improvement of same, through the consistent application of relevant standards and requirements • support the premise that the third-party audits performed by its members are accomplished in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021 in a manner that maintains the credibility of member organizations, and the integrity of the registration process
Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR) • These objectives will be achieved by: • establishment of a forum for discussion and the formulation of consensus on matters of common interest • representing the consensus interests of all Member Registrars • following appropriate codes of professional practices in Management Systems Registration matters, and • providing information about the registration process to a wider forum
ASD Presentation and Discussion • ASD Representatives: • Tim Lee • Mike Roberts • RMC Action item – AEA Resource Issue • Pre-meeting – Tim, Pete Kucan, Reg • OASIS data (Americas 13.8 sites/9100 AEA) • Less 20% increase to 16.6 sites/9100 AEA) • Enhanced baseline data – Survey Monkey • Long term solution – AS9103-3 alternative pathway(s) for competent auditors
ASD Presentation and Discussion • RMC Action item – AEA Resource Issue • Raw data at IAAR Meeting • More analysis and discussion required • Discussions/concerns on transition (SR 001) • Frustrations with AS9104-1 delays • Advanced copy of standard? • Problem suppliers – customer expectations • AATT Process – Lessons learned • AS9101D
IAAR - Initiatives • CB Enhanced International Representation • Scoping – Process approach • Strategic Initiatives – Value of accreditation