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LRQA has awarded IRIS certification to Thales España GRP

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The Global assurance provider LRQA has officially awarded IRIS certification to Thales España GRP, SAU.

Thales in Spain has just obtained the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) certification, an international benchmark created in 2005 by the European Railway Industry Association (Unife) and conceived with the participation of representatives of the sector.

This certification guarantees compliance with this demanding standard in design, manufacturing and maintenance activities. 

As a result, Thales has received the official certification that guarantees compliance with this demanding standard in our design, manufacturing and maintenance activities.


The successful implementation of IRIS certification is a benefit for all stakeholders in the railway industry, be they equipment manufacturers, system integrators, operators or business partners.

This certification is a milestone for our activity in Spain and is another element of confidence in our products and services.
General Manager of Transport at Thales Spain , Thales Fernando Ortega

Awarded by LRQA, this international certification is global in scope and guarantees the quality and reliability of railway technological solutions, making it a benchmark for the railway sector.

IRIS is a key step forward in our commitment to the quality, reliability and safety of Thales Spain's railway solutions. This commitment is also endorsed by the certification of our Management System in other international standards over the years:


ISO 9001. Quality Management System
ISO14001. Environmental Management System
ISO 45001. Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
ISO 27001. Information Security Management Systems
ISO 20000. Service Management System
• UNE 166002. R&D&I (Research, Development and Innovation) Management System.

The robustness of Thales Management Systems guarantees effective change management of the organisation, so I would like to congratulate the whole team for this achievement.
Global Account Manager , LRQA Ramiro Mejía

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