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Directory of Accredited North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO)
Published
Author(s)
M E. Squires
Abstract
This publication contains information accredited management system registrars 1 located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The information was provided to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by the accredited organizations. No attempt has been made to evaluate any of these programs. The information on each organization includes their accreditation(s), other forms of recognition, and the scope of their management system assessment and registration services. Organizations were asked to indicate if they provide assessment and registration services to: ANSI/ASQ (American Society for Quality) Q9001; ISO TS (Technical Specification) 16949 for the auto industry; TL (Telecommunications) 9000; the ISO 14000 Standards Series for Environmental Management Systems (EMS); Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements for the food industry; SA (Social Accountability) 8000; or to other related standards.
ISO 14000 (EMS), ISO 9000, QS-9000, quality system registration
Citation
Squires, M.
(2002),
Directory of Accredited North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO), NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
(Accessed October 20, 2025)