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Competent supplier listing in the UNIFE database
Process and quality improvements
Significant reduction of liability risks
Internationally recognized proof of quality
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What is quality management according to ISO/TS 22163?
ISO 22163 forms the basis for an IRIS conformity procedure and the corresponding certificate. It was first published as an ISO standard for in July 2023 and is specifically aimed at companies in the rail industry.
ISO 22163:2023 Railway applications – Railway quality management system – ISO 9001:2015 and specific requirements for application in the railway sector
Each certification, which may only be carried out by certification companies approved for this purpose, is based on a uniform process. The "IRIS Audit Tool" software is used to evaluate the audit results. This evaluation model enables the representation of the continuous improvement process within the audited company.
The result is entered into the database of the Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes (UNIFE) as status (maturity level). In this way, quality managers, developers, designers, and buyers in the industry can access reliable information on this platform and reduce risks when selecting suppliers.
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What are the benefits of ISO/TS 22163 certification?
By obtaining a certificate in accordance with the IRIS railroad standard in conjunction with ISO 22163, you demonstrate a certain qualification. The associated registration in the UNIFE supplier database leads to a competitive advantage that cannot be underestimated.
Further benefits of IRIS certification by DQS:
- Integrated auditing and certification according to IRIS (ISO 22163) and ISO 9001:2015
- Internationally recognized DQS certificate as the industry standard
- Ensures competitiveness in the rail vehicle industry
- Publication in the DQS customer database
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For which companies is IRIS certification in conjunction with ISO/TS 22163 suitable?
- Railroad operators
- Rolling stock manufacturers
- Suppliers of original series equipment
- Suppliers of spare parts
- Maintenance companies
- Service providers in the field of
- o Research and developmento Project managemento Requirements managemento Procurement
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Why is an IRIS certificate useful?
- Railway project management
- Management of offers/tenders
- Obsolescence management
- RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) and safety (ISO 50126ff.)
- LCC Life Cycle Costs
- Improvement of product quality and delivery performance
- Process-oriented and interdisciplinary management approach
- Business planning and cost management
- Management of risks and opportunities
- FAI First Article Inspection Process
- Knowledge management
The ISO 22163 standard is based on the basic structure for management system standards, the so-called High Level Structure, which significantly simplifies integration into an already existing ISO management system.
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How does an IRIS certification procedure according to ISO/TS 22163 work?
In the first step of the process, we will discuss your company, your current quality management system and the goals of an ISO/TS 22163 IRIS certification. Based on these discussions, you will receive an individually tailored offer.
The IRIS certifiction process based on ISO/TS 22163 starts with the so-called Readiness Review, an analysis and evaluation of your management system. This ensures that all prerequisites for the more extensive stage 2 audit are met and that any obstacles detected can be removed before the audit. With their holistic view of people, processes and results, our auditors then also identify opportunities and potential for improvement in the stage 2 audit.
After the certification audit, the results are evaluated by the independent certification board of DQS. Your audit result will be published in the UNIFE database, indicating the maturity level determined. If the requirements are met, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate. In contrast to other regulations, IRIS certificates not only show compliance with the standard, but also the maturity level of your QM system (bronze, silver, gold). The maturity level can only be increased by one level from one audit to the next.
Every year, key components of your system are re-audited on site to identify further improvements. The IRIS certificate is valid for three years and requires annual monitoring. To maintain the certificate, its adequacy must be confirmed by the so-called cut-off date (last day of the certification audit) in each case.
Recertification is carried out in good time before the certificate expires in order to ensure continued compliance with the requirements of the standard. Upon compliance, a new certificate will be issued to your company.
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How much does ISO/TS 22163 certification cost?
For these reasons, the costs for certification according to the proven IRIS conformity assessment procedure cannot be given as a lump sum. We will be happy to make you an individual offer.
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