Re: RE ISO-9000

[Laurie Little <llittle -at- GSALINK -dot- COM>]

> I agree, but I can't tell you how many times I've seen ISO Registered
> companies (mine included) advertise themselves as ISO Certified.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Smokey Lynne L Bare [SMTP:slbare -at- JUNO -dot- COM]
> Sent: Monday, June 22, 1998 4:02 PM
> Subject:      Re: RE ISO-9000
>
> Please....for the correct terminology as a TC or Tech. Writer....in
> the
> U.S......if you are working towards ISO recognition. it is ....
>
> 'Registered'  if you pass an audit, NOT certification,
>
> and if you are organizing for Registration, do not pay for an external
> audit but an internal one, your documentation is COMPLIANT.
>
> As informed writers we need to be careful with using correct
> terminology
> going forward.  This is why there is so much confusion as exemplified
> by
> some of the questions posted to the listserv.
>
> As Eric mentioned, the ARCHIVES are full of answers to most all of
> these
> recent ISO questions.  STC has a wonderful SIG group which supports
> all
> inquires and provides wonderful guidance in getting organized for the
> first steps toward ISO methodology.  They have a very supportive
> membership, and usually untangle all misconceptions and terminology.
>
> Newbies to the listserv...please note...
>
> For the U.S.....remember there is no such thing as certification only
> Registration and Compliancy.
>
> SLBare, C.T.C.