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IGI now certified in four countries

June 03, 2008

New York—The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has earned International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2000 certification in four countries, the New York-based lab has announced.

ISO 9001:2000 is for organizations that operate a quality management system for independent third-party testing, classification, grading and certification of precious stones, jewelry and polished diamonds.

The certification indicates that the organization has demonstrated that it can consistently provide products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction.

The IGI's labs in the United States and Canada were the first to receive the ISO 9001:2000 back in 2003. Since then, the IGI's labs in India and the United Arab Emirates have earned the honor.

In addition, IGI India in Mumbai, India, holds International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025:2005 accreditation.

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is for use by labs developing management for quality, administrative and technical operations.

To maintain ISO accreditation, each of IGI's labs must undergo an annual audit. This is the sixth year IGI labs are being audited.

IGI President Jerry Ehrenwald said, "One of our central goals at IGI is to provide consumers with the maximum quality of services available. The fact that IGI labs meet the regulatory requirements of ISO 9001:2000 certification demonstrates our continued commitment to that goal."
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