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description: Bradford & Bigelow's ISO 9001:2015 registration means independently audited quality processes at every production stage. Learn what it means for your project.
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# What does it mean that Bradford & Bigelow is ISO 9001:2015 certified?
## Understand what ISO 9001:2015 registration means in practice for your print program.
ISO 9001:2015 is the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. Bradford & Bigelow is registered to this standard, meaning our quality processes have been independently audited and verified to meet its requirements.
**Registration vs. certification**
ISO 9001 registration means an accredited third-party registrar has audited B&B's quality management system and confirmed it meets the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Registration must be renewed annually through ongoing audits and is not a one-time achievement.
**What it means in practice**
ISO 9001:2015 registration means:
- Every stage of production from order entry through prepress, press, bindery, and final inspection operates under documented procedures
- Non-conformances are tracked and corrected through a formal process
- Performance is monitored through internal audits and management reviews
- Continuous improvement is a structured, ongoing requirement, not a slogan
For print buyers, this means working with a printer whose quality systems are visible, structured, and independently verified. Quality claims are backed by documentation, not just assurances.
**Why it matters for procurement and compliance**
Many institutional buyers, school districts, government agencies, and large publishers, require vendors to demonstrate documented quality management practices. ISO 9001:2015 registration provides an internationally recognized, independently audited framework that satisfies most vendor qualification requirements.
If you need quality documentation for a vendor qualification process, [contact us.](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/contact?hsLang=en)
For a fuller explanation of what ISO 9001 means in practice for print buyers, read our blog post: [What Does ISO 9001:2015 Really Mean for Print Buyers?](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/blog/what-does-iso-90012015-really-mean-for-print-buyers?hsLang=en)
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