How to select an ISO 9000 registrar

For companies striving to meet the ISO 9000 standards, one of the critical choices a company has to make is selecting a registrar. The numerous registrars, standards and governmental requirements that need to be evaluated when choosing a registrar can make this a difficult task. To help you evaluate a registrar this paper provides general information on the registration process and answers the following questions: What is a registrar? What is accreditation? Is accreditation important? What is a notified body? What to look for in selecting a registrar? What is the registration process? What are the costs? How long does registration process take?