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Orion
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Orion is internationally accredited by
ANAB, and the Dutch Council for Accreditation
(RvA). Each of these national accreditation bodies is recognized throughout the world for Quality and Environmental Programs. In addition, all of our auditors are qualified to the International Registrar of Certified Auditors
(IRCA) or the RABQSA requirements.
Orion's accredited certificates verify that our auditors are well trained, qualified, and that at least one member of the audit team has experience in your industry. They also prove that Orion fulfilled all of the management system requirements deemed necessary to provide effective registration services. In addition, they offer assurance that Orion knows its field well and is abreast of the latest trends, technologies and political influences of the quality and environmental worlds. In short, you can get the most value out of your management system registration by selecting an experienced, accredited registrar with a reputation for service and value. Contact Orion today for more information on how we can serve you.
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The RvA
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Orion became accredited with the RvA in August of 1995. The RvA was established in 1995 as the result of a merger between RvC and NKO/STERIN/STERLAB. The Dutch council for accreditation (RvA) was established to supervise and monitor organizations in the public and private sector which judge the quality of products, professional competence, quality systems, work processes, tests and measuring instruments. Certifying organizations that are accredited by the RvA have demonstrated professional excellence and objectivity in the manner in which they carry out their activities with regard to the certification of management systems, products, services, processes and/or professional competence.
RvA - Certificate
Raad voor de Accreditation (Dutch Council for Accreditation:
RvA)
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ANAB
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According to the ANAB's website at www.anab.org: "The ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) was established January 1, 2005. Previously, the accreditation activities of ANAB were operated by the ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program (NAP) under a partnership agreement.
ANAB had it roots in the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB), which was established in 1989 by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). RAB's original mission was to provide accreditation services for ISO 9000 certification bodies (CBs). When RAB was created, it immediately sought to strengthen the U.S. system for CB accreditation by pursuing a formal relationship with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). In 1991, ANSI and RAB joined forces to establish the American National Accreditation Program for Registrars of Quality Systems. In 1996, with the release of the ISO 14000 standards, the ANSI-RAB NAP was formed, replacing the original joint program.
ANAB, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, is a not-for-profit organization that is financially self-supported and governed by a board of directors representing stakeholders. Policy is established by the ANAB board of directors. ANAB exists to serve the conformity assessment needs of business and industry."
ANAB - Certificate
The
ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
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Resources
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When
using the Accreditation Body and Orion
logos, it's important to keep in mind that all logos
have rules associated with their use. These
rules help ensure that the integrity of the logos is
maintained. The rules specify the size and
color for the logos, and restrict where the logos
may be placed. In addition, the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) has put together some
rules for the appropriate way to publish your
certification. These rules were created
to ensure that the public would not be misled or
confused about specific certifications.
Please take some time to read, understand, and
follow these guidelines.
Use
of Logos and Regulations
Publicizing
your Registration
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