IRIS Certification
Demonstrate your value as a quality supplier in the international rail transport sector
IRIS Certification Business Challenge
Quality is a prerequisite for a reliable and safe rail product.
Railway operators expect their supply chain to remain competitive, and to
provide proven solutions for cars, facilities and operating equipment that meet
high quality standards
Solution
IRIS is the International Railway Industry
Standard led by UNIFE (European Rail Industry Association) and largely
recognized by railway stakeholders such as system manufacturers and railway
operators. IRIS as the quality standard is requested in Europe and undergoing
worldwide development in China, Russia and other Asian and American countries.
Based on an internationally recognized ISO/TS 22163:2017 standard, which
includes specific application requirements for rail organizations as well as
the ISO 9001 quality standard, IRIS is moving the milestone to become ISO
Technical standard.
The aim of IRIS is to improve the quality and reliability of rolling stock, signaling and infrastructure by improving the whole supply chain.
WHO IS IT FOR?
IRIS can be applied to manufacturers of system construction parts and individual components, operators as well as manufacturers of rail-mounted vehicless
OUR CERTIFICATION PROCESS
· Pre-audit (optional): gap analysis of
current position against standard
· Certification
audit:
Stage 1: Readiness review to
verify that the organization is ready
Stage 2: Evaluation
of implementation and effectiveness of the management system;
A certificate
valid for 3 years is issued upon satisfactory results of stage 2 audit
· Surveillance audit: to verify
that the management system continues to fulfill the requirements
· Re-certification: After 3 years to confirm the continued conformance and effectiveness of the management
system as a whole.
IRIS Certification: Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
· Global accreditation For IRIS Certification™
· World leader in testing, inspection and certification
· In-depth knowledge of rail
requirements and industries
· IRIS certificates issued worldwide in 28 countries
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the differences between IRIS and ISO 9001?
IRIS Certification™ ISO/TS 22163 standard is based on the ISO 9001 structure and adds railway specific requirements to the business management system, for example in relation to project management and design.
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Does IRIS certification™ bring me any commercial advantages?
Rail suppliers need to maintain the same high quality standards as they open new plants and meet railway operators expectations. IRIS Certification can bring you competitive advantages and support you to meet the challenges in rail industry.
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