ISO Certification vs ISO Accreditation are 2 terms that are somewhat used interchangeably, but that however have 2 very different meanings. So, to explain this difference, let’s start from the foundation of what ISO. What is ISO ISO is the International Organisation for Standardisation and its role within the industry is to create standards covering …
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ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events
The ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events, just like other standards within the ISO family, is a voluntary standard. This particular standard aims to make a positive impact on the world we live in. ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events, is a practical tool for managing events so that they contribute to the three dimensions of sustainability: …
ISO 22000 Certification – Food Safety Management
Certification to ISO 22000 Certification – Food Safety Management, is a major milestone for aspiring companies within the food industry. In a previous post, we have already discussed the various management systems that exist within the ISO family. In this post, we will go deeper into what ISO 22000 Certification – Food Safety Management really …
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The first step enterprises must do for ISO Certification
When thinking about getting ISO certified, business owners ponder about the first step enterprises must do for ISO Certification. Granted, suppliers or customers might be asking you to get certified, and you would want to know more about what it really means to get certified. But the whole process might be dauting, and you might …
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How do I prepare for an ISO Audit?
As part of implementing and maintaining an ISO Management System, an Internal Audit and External Audit are required. So, how do I prepare for an ISO Audit? Luke Desira‘s background had led him to have a very different approach to ISO Certification. His first job was at a multi-national corporation employing 45,000 people, and his …
ISO 15189 – Medical laboratories
Similar to ISO 9001, ISO 15189 Medical laboratories is a Quality Management System. The salient difference is that the latter gives requirements that are specific to medical laboratories. Another standard that is also relevant to medical laboratories is ISO 17025. The main difference between the 2 standards is that: ISO 15189 sets out the guidelines for …
Building Maintenance Report for ISO 27001 Certification
Recently, I have been asked by one of my clients to produce a Building Maintenance Report for ISO 27001 Certification. Given that apart from being an ISO Consultant, I am a Mechanical Engineer I am competent and authorised to created such reports. Through this blog post, I wanted to share with you the salient elements …
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Why is ISO Certification important?
There are many reasons why ISO Certification is important, and even though there are many benefits of ISO 9001 certification, it all boils down to one thing, as we will see below. At the outset, I’d like to make it clear that I do not believe that a mere quality certification improves the quality of …
What does it mean to have an ISO certification?
Many people who are looking for an ISO Certification ponder on the idea of “What does it mean to have an ISO certification?” Contrary to popular belief, I will cut to the chase, and say that it does not mean that the company offers a high-quality product or service. Management Systems Before going any further, …
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What is a management system?
When starting to explain what is a management system one can start off by giving the definition as per ISO, the international standardization organisation “A management system is the way in which an organization manages the interrelated parts of its business in order to achieve its objectives.” ISO.org As can be seen above, a management …