PED Compliance: Safety & Market Access in the EU

Explore PED for safety and EU market access. Discover benefits like legal compliance, enhanced safety &quality assurance. Learn how PRI Certification boosts product competitiveness & compliance.

What is a Nadcap Subscriber?

A Subscriber is an aerospace, defense, or space OEM that participates as both a customer and a governing member of the Nadcap program.

Introduction to Nadcap

New subscribers can learn about the NADCAP program in this video.

Nadcap Structure

Nadcap operates as an Industry-Managed Program (IMP) — a unique model where aerospace, defense, and space OEMs (Subscribers) jointly oversee critical process audits across the global supply chain.

Zimmer Biomet Approved as MedAccred® Subscriber

MedAccred® is pleased to announce that Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, has been formally approved as a MedAccred Subscriber.   As a MedAccred Subscriber, Zimmer Biomet joins a global community of medical

Nadcap Meeting Oct 2025

Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 20-23 October 2025 20-23 October 2025 Agendas & Registrations Agenda at a Glance Supporting Information Need help making a business case to attend the Nadcap Meeting? Download the business case. PRI Legal

Nadcap Management Council

The leadership body guiding Nadcap strategy, governance, and global alignment across the industry.

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Accreditation - Nadcap - Performance Review Institute

Nadcap accreditation is an achievement only the exceptional aerospace suppliers can claim

Artificial Intelligence Principles Statement

Learn about PRI's commitment to ethical AI use, including transparency, fairness, accountability, privacy, and sustainability. Discover our policies on AI tools, including restrictions on using PRI content in AI systems like ChatGPT, OpenAI, and

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Nadcap Meeting June 2025

The Nadcap Meeting Hotel (NH Madrid Eurobuilding) is sold out. An overflow room block has been secured at the NH Habana. Please note the NH Habana requires a minimum of 4 nights booking as well as full pre-payment in advance which is nonrefundable

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Industry-Driven Oversight for Aviation, Defense, and Space Supplier Excellence.

Expert Auditors. Trusted Oversight. Stronger Industries.

Celebrating 35 years of auditor expertise and industry excellence, PRI auditors are positioned to maintain the highest industry standards.

VIP Launch Press Release

PITTSBURGH, March 13 2025 – The Performance Review Institute (PRI) has joined the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP)—a program developed with the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the medical device industry, the

Optimize Your Operational Efficiency With A Standards Integration Strategy

Understanding the Benefits of Management Systems Certification Integration Many organizations today seek certification to multiple management systems standards to meet stakeholder expectations and ensure they are implementing the best-in-class

Resources - Performance Review Institute

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Nadcap Meeting February 2025

Garden Grove, California, USA 24-27 February 2025 UPDATED ON 01.27.2025: The Performance Review Institute (PRI) has been diligently monitoring the situation regarding the wildfires in California. Due to the significant progress in containing

LRI Qualified Product Listing (QPL)

Accreditation

Achieve TPG accreditation today. Only the best special and critical processors in the global supply chain achieve TPG accreditation.

PRI Body of Knowledge: Painting – Planner

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Announcing PRI’s New Customer Support Portal

We are excited to introduce PRI's new external Customer Support Portal, designed to enhance our customer’s experience with industry-managed program services, including Nadcap, MedAccred, TPG, and CAAP. This portal serves as a centralized

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PRI Training Membership | Smart Training Pays for Itself

PRI Training Membership is a prestigious association with an international organization dedicated to developing quality professionals. Become a member today and enjoy tailored learning experiences.

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PRI Certification Services: Global Leader in Quality and Sustainability Standards

Achieve industry-leading certifications with PRI. Enhance your organization's performance, safety, and sustainability through our comprehensive certification services across various standards.

MedAccred Resiliency White Paper : The Core Foundations

Sterilization Industry Roundtable Meeting – November 20, 2025

On November 20, 2025, the MedTech industry will gather in Washington, DC for the Sterilization Industry Roundtable Meeting, a strategic forum focused on advancing sterilization oversight and strengthening the global MedAccred Sterilization audit and

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Contract Auditors Wanted

Refer a new auditor to PRI – Earn up to $1000! PRI Certification is looking to add new contract auditors! If you refer a new auditor to PRI Certification, you will receive a referral bonus of $500 when the auditor has been

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Critical Process Courses

Access high quality courses specialized in topics like heat treatment, chemical processing and welding. Convenient online or in-person training.

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Final Pilot Report on MedAccred® Sterilization Program Released

The Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) has released its Final Pilot Report evaluating the MedAccred® Sterilization Audit and Accreditation Program. The Final Pilot Report provides recommendations for FDA’s consideration

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SAE International Announces Leadership Transition

SAE International Announces Leadership Transition WARRENDALE, PA., (August 8, 2025) – After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of SAE International today announced a change in leadership, confirming that Dr. Jacqueline El

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