Not much info here about IRIS, I am trying to determine whether we need to obtain ISO certification first, then obtain an IRIS cert, or can we go straight to IRIS, getting both at once? We are trying to minimize the amount of separate audits from different places, as there do not seem to be many IRIS registrars around.



Yes, I am truly sorry, I forgot the injunction not to use acronyms - IRIS stands for the International Railroad Industry Standards

IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) intends to complement the internationally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard. IRIS is unique to the railway industry and an extension of ISO 9001 so feel that getting certification to ISO 9001 would be a good option.

Did you have a look at the IRIS Portal (http://www.iris-rail.org/index.php?SID=66b78ea198b96bb016f492f4661f0fc2)?

Just out of curiosity: Did this replace the AAR standard from years ago? I tend to remember the American Association of Railways having a standard - I was involved in steel foundry that made rail car parts.

There is an AAR standard also (M-1003) , IRIS is predominately European at this time, it seems. However much of tha railroad industry we deal with are European and Asian based. I have been on the IRIS portal site and have all the information they would provide for free, for 200 Euros they will tell me more...