IMS Registers
The IMS (Integrated Management System) Registers are structured documents designed to capture and manage key information required for effective management systems.
These registers support the implementation and maintenance of an Integrated Management System (IMS) by recording critical data across a range of compliance and operational areas, including:
- Interested parties
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Risks and opportunities
Selected IMS registers incorporate a risk rating matrix to support consistent and objective risk assessment. This matrix ranks defined criteria to determine risk levels and priorities across key areas such as:
- Business continuity
- Organisational risks and opportunities
- Key suppliers and supply chain risks
- Vulnerability and resilience risks
- Business associates
- Cloud computing and information security risks
These IMS registers provide a practical, auditable method for identifying, assessing, and managing risk, supporting compliance with ISO management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.