If you take a look at all the ISO standards that have been published after 2015, you may notice a pattern in their structure. You see, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and the latest ISO 27001, amongst others, have adopted a high level structure. What this effectively means is that every one of these
In this blog, we are going to discuss the audit objectives and steps of the Stage 1 Audit. It also includes information on how to prepare for and conduct on-site activities, together with an introduction into the types of documented information to be reviewed during the stage 1 audit. Objectives for a Stage 1 audit
When getting ISO certified, one of the most important steps is found at the end of the process, that of choosing a certification body. You see, when you implement an ISO standard in an organization, you have to get certified. This has to be done through an accredited certification body. In this blog, you can
CE Marking of Bricks in Malta is currently under the spotlight. And in this blog, we discuss whether it is possible for companies in Malta to get CE Marking.
In a world which thrives on globalization and digitised landscapes, organizations across the globe must ensure that their organizations are the best. Such companies seek to be efficient, and up-to-date with the latest technologies and always seek to gain a competitive edge over other businesses. With that being said, ISO standards are an optimal way
What is Evidence-Based Auditing? If we are looking for definitions, evidence-based auditing refers to records – or statements of facts – that can be verifiable. These records have to be relevant to the requirements of the standard. With that, we can start looking into the persuasiveness and reliability of the different types of audit evidence found
Implementing ISO may seem like a daunting task. Imagine, you are the quality manager of a small 30-employee company. And you have been tasked with implementing ISO standards over the next 12 months. That is why you have stumbled across this post. Look no further, cause here are the best things to do when implementing
ISO standards are built in a way that might seem repetitive, right? As an ISO consultant, I would agree with this statement. Unfortunately, the standard likes to repeat itself a little bit and may be ambiguous at times as well. That is why when an organization comes to a point where it wants or needs
Did you know there is an ISO standard for the design of an electrical socket?
Clause 4.1 of most ISO management systems talks about the internal and external issues in ISO standards relating to an organization. These internal and external issues have to be defined in order to meet the requirement of this particular part of the ISO standard which relates to the understanding of the organization and its context.
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