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Hello everyone,
I am new here, but not to the world of ISO. Until recently, I was never part of the registrar selection process (either corporate headquarters decided, or it was decided prior to my arrival).
Now that I have a chance to provide input I would like the input to be as clear and as informative as possible.
As per our purchasing requirements, I have received 3 quotes from 3 different registrar's. This has resulted in some questions that nobody seems to have an answer to, maybe the people here can help me.
1. What is used to determine audit time required? Can I get a copy of this standard? The reason I ask this is that there is a full day difference between the 3 auditors (for a relatively small facility, this seems like a large difference).
2. What is your service experience with your registrars?
Please list good and bad for whoever you may have as a registrar as I would prefer to NOT mention who the registrars are that we received quotes from.
3. Is it normal now to charge for administration of corrective actions? 2 of the quotes have a cost for this ($150+/hr)
Any input is greatly appreciated!
By the way, I am in Canada, so Canadian experiences are extremely welcome (we have less registrars that in the US).
Thanks,
John
I am new here, but not to the world of ISO. Until recently, I was never part of the registrar selection process (either corporate headquarters decided, or it was decided prior to my arrival).
Now that I have a chance to provide input I would like the input to be as clear and as informative as possible.
As per our purchasing requirements, I have received 3 quotes from 3 different registrar's. This has resulted in some questions that nobody seems to have an answer to, maybe the people here can help me.
1. What is used to determine audit time required? Can I get a copy of this standard? The reason I ask this is that there is a full day difference between the 3 auditors (for a relatively small facility, this seems like a large difference).
2. What is your service experience with your registrars?
Please list good and bad for whoever you may have as a registrar as I would prefer to NOT mention who the registrars are that we received quotes from.
3. Is it normal now to charge for administration of corrective actions? 2 of the quotes have a cost for this ($150+/hr)
Any input is greatly appreciated!
By the way, I am in Canada, so Canadian experiences are extremely welcome (we have less registrars that in the US).
Thanks,
John

