| IRIS |
IRIS has been developed as an ISO 9001 based standard with additional elements required by the rail industry. It is promoted and administered by UNIFE (Association of European Railway Industries) and applies to rolling stock manufacturers and their suppliers.
How can IRIS benefit my organisation?
Certification to this rail industry standard by a recognised body such as LRQA will mean:
- a globally recognised certificate
- integrated certification to both ISO 9001 and IRIS
- commercial benefit as all those companies certified to IRIS will be included in a UNIFE data base, used by buyers at all major railway industry manufacturers
- integrated audits with other standards is easier as IRIS shares the ISO 9001 platform with other standards, (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001)
- Certification to IRIS will replace individual certification by the founders of this initiative (Alstom Transport, AnsaldoBreda, Siemens Transportation and Bombardier Transportation)
Your next step
LRQA provides a range of assessment and certification services for organisations needing to become certified to IRIS including:
- an optional gap analysis to assess your existing quality management system and let you know how it stacks up against the IRIS requirements
- an optional preliminary assessment to determine your readiness for a full assessment, identify areas where further work is required, and agree on an assessment timetable
- the formal certification visit
- surveillance visits to ensure your system continues to meet the requirements of IRIS
- as IRIS shares the ISO 9001 platform with other standards, integrated audits with those standards (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001) are also possible.
For more information speak to one of our business advisors on 0800 783 2179. They will ask you a few key details about your organisation to assist your query. Alternatively, complete the enquiry form on this website.
The IRIS International Railway Standards website is located here
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