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Get a Quote from APIQR or contact Chip Evans at evanst@api.org. APIQR will send a quotation and an application package.
Companies applying only for ISO 9001 Registration must have quality manuals and quality management systems that conform with the ISO 9001 standard. Companies applying for API Spec Q1 Registration or ISO/TS 29001 Registration must have quality manuals and quality management systems in conformance with API Spec Q1. Companies applying for ISO 14001 Registration must have quality manuals and environmental management systems that conform with the ISO 14001 standard.
Prior to submitting an application to APIQR, companies must have had a quality management system in place for at least four months. This includes performing and documenting an internal audit and management review in accordance with the applicable standard.
Submit the application paperwork, application fee, and the quality manual. The quality manual must be written in English.
APIQR will review the quality manual and provide comments.
When the quality manual is accepted, APIQR will schedule an on-site audit. APIQR has adopted the IAF guidance on the audit man days that are normally required for audit. The audit costs are at the organization's expense.
API will review the audit report and provide comments.
After nonconformances are addressed to API’s satisfaction, certificate(s) of registration are issued*
APIQR will perform an annual full system audit to ensure continued conformance with the applicable program requirements.

*A follow-up audit may be required if nonconformances are deemed significant.