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November 13, 2024

In February 2024, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced the Climate Action Amendment to ISO 9001, specifically addressing the impact of climate change within the context of quality management systems (QMS). This amendment was also incorporated into other widely-used ISO standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001. Key Requirements and Changes Understanding […]

July 13, 2019

As a qualified lead internal auditor, I am going to answer this question from an auditor’s perspective.  When I assist clients in preparing for certification audits or their yearly audits, I always say: “If you want a smooth and quick audit, have available all the information to substantiate your conformance to ISO 9001 or IATF16949 […]

May 7, 2019

The IAF is the world association of Conformity Assessment Accreditation Bodies and other bodies interested in conformity assessment in the fields of management systems, products, services, personnel and other similar programmes of conformity assessment. Its primary function is to develop a single worldwide program of conformity assessment which reduces risk for business and its customers by assuring […]

October 1, 2018

Due diligence is required when hiring an ISO consultant to ensure that (1) your internal audits are valid and (2) if the consultant is providing internal auditor training that they are certified to do so (Lead auditors certification is required).  The Registrars are checking so don’t get caught off guard. In the various quality standards […]