Important links, for official information updates:

• ISO 14000, Environmental Management System
   
• ISO 9000, Quality Management Systems
   
• Medical Devices, regulation was GHTF, new link is now IMDRF
   
• GlobalNet Oversight Board <Accreditation Programs>
   
• ISO 22000, FSMS
   
• BRS North America
   
• BRS Asia Pacific
   
• BRS LLC (Middle East & North Africa)
   
• Choosing a Certification Body, courtesy of the ISO
   

BRS chooses accreditation, while not a compulsory requirement, accreditation bodies administer programs by which accredited registration bodies provide registration of management system, products, personnel, and similar services conforming to generally accepted, international and national schemes.

Accreditation bodies typically declare their common intention and collaboration through agreements. For a listing of accreditation bodies, accreditation platforms, reputable accredited registration bodies, and registrars listing click <linking herein>