ISO 9000 and QS-9000 registration issues heat up worldwide

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Emphasis is shifting from ISO 9000 and QS-9000 quality accreditation requirements for government contracts to a more general quality approach throughout the world. The European Union, Australia and the US are streamlining the registration practices. However, the consultants and registrars oppose the decision and demand appropriate economical alternative approaches. The countries maintain that a mere certification fails to assure quality. The major focus is on exploring new quality initiatives and incorporating quality into regulatory and nonregulatory industrial policies.

Reports, ISO 9000 (Standard)

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Experts see standards as threat to U.S. competitiveness in world marketplace

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Standards have become the biggest challenge facing US companies in the global market. The Commerce Dept says that international standards are being manipulated by governments and regional economic blocs such as the EU to undermine US competitiveness. It has also identified five issues companies need to address including competing standards models, European control over the international process and lack of standards infrastructure in the US.

Quality Control Management, International economic relations

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Challenges make 1998 a very tumultuous year for international standards

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International standards such as ISO 9000 may no longer exist if organizations such as the Council for Economic Priorities Accreditation Agency (CEPAA) have their way. The CEPAA has formulated its own standard and third party registration plan as the high technology industries are questioning the relevance of international standards which are too slow to keep up with developments in the high technology field.

International Organization for Standardization

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