1. 2002 ANSI Annual Conference The Value of Accreditation Robert H. King Jr. President and CEO, RAB

2. History of Registrar Accreditation RAB established in 1989 by ASQ First QMS registrar accredited in 1991—now 67 accredited First EMS registrar accredited in 1997—now 35 accredited 1 st ANSI-RAB partnership in 1992, ANSI-RAB NAP established in 1997 Other qualifications: QS-9000, TL 9000, AS 9000/AS9100, TE Supplement, Alternative Method, Responsible Care ©

3. RAB Organizational Relationships RAB Board of Directors ANSI Board Committee of CA QMS and EMS Auditor Certification Board ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program Joint Oversight Board QMS Council EMS Council Certify QMS Auditors Certify EMS Auditors Accredit QMS Registrars Accredit QMS Course Providers Accredit EMS Registrars Accredit EMS Course Providers Accreditation Services (Administered by ANSI and RAB Staff) Certification Services (Administered by RAB Staff)

4. Registrar Accreditation Verifies and validates conformance of the certification/registration body to specified criteria: ISO Standards ISO/IEC Guides (Requirements for Accreditation Bodies and for Certification/Registration Bodies) IAF Guidance NAP Procedures and Advisories

5. Registrar Accreditation Document review followed by office and witness audits Written report and evaluation of corrective actions for EMS or QMS Council approval Surveillance includes office and witness audits after six months and annually, and full system audit every four years

6. Accreditation Audits Assure: Registrar has effective system to evaluate conformance to standards Registrar uses competent auditors to observe written procedures and effective implementation Registration decisions made by experts independent of audit work

7. Value of Accreditation Assures consistency of practice Leads to comparable outcomes worldwide Rigorous IAF peer evaluation process

8. Value of Accreditation Facilitates trade globally and eliminate barriers Builds confidence and reduces risk for customers Responsive to uniqueness of local culture Fosters development of robust schemes in emerging economies

9. Value of Accreditation Holds potential to reduce costs by enhancing acceptance of certificates across borders Provides mechanism to address complaints