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QMS Meets Daily Life - What Could Go Wrong? Well… Everything.
Anthony Lenarz, a seasoned and industry-attuned quality professional, takes a hilarious look at what happens when quality management seeps into daily life.
Standards as the Key to Implementation of EU Green Industry Plan
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission unveiled its sustainability policy for the next five years, introducing the Clean Industrial Deal and the Sustainability Omnibus.
Don't Wait Until 2026 for ISO 9001 Revision - Start Adapting Now, Assolombarda Urges
Companies should not wait until 2026, when the revision of ISO 9001 is expected to conclude, to update their quality management systems, warns Assolombarda in its newly published handout The Quality of Tomorrow: Opportunities and Prospects of ISO 9001:2026.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Audit an Organization for the First Time
Auditing a company for the first time can be both exciting and challenging, according to Soneel Choraria, a seasoned Indian internal auditor currently employed as Internal Audit Manager at Suhail Bahwan, one of the largest business groups in Oman.
Writing Clear Control Descriptions for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 with Expert Precision
Chris Hall of BTRP, an ISO 27001 expert with over 20 years of experience helping organizations worldwide implement the standard, highlights the importance of precise and unambiguous control descriptions for frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
The Revision of ISO 9001 Is Confidential, but These Changes Are Likely
Richard King-Davies, Lead Auditor at TÜV SÜD with over 25 years of experience in management systems, explains the ongoing revision of ISO 9001 and what organizations should prepare for.
Don't Listen to False Experts—There Is No Quality Management Without Business Leadership
Andre Dytz, a seasoned executive with a 40-year international career in senior management, argues that what is advertised as quality management often fails to address business leadership.
Human Fire Extinguisher or Adult Babysitter: How to Explain What Quality Managers Do
Explaining the job of a Quality Manager often leads to confusion or polite nods.
Barriers Still Hinder Growth of Personnel Certification, IAF Global Survey Finds
A 2024 survey by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) gathered insights from 49 accreditation bodies (ABs) worldwide on the implementation of ISO/IEC 17024, the standard for certifying persons.
Are Standards Key to Cutting Bureaucracy?
Bureaucratic hurdles slow down innovation, add costs to businesses and governments, and reduce efficiency in administrative processes.
Standardization Key to Ethical AI Use and Innovation
Lars Erik Jensen, head of digitalization at Standard Norway, highlights the crucial role of standardization in shaping AI’s future.
Time to Modernize Food Safety by Harnessing AI
In a recent opinion piece, Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), advocates for an updated approach to food safety modernization.
How ISO 56000 Defines Innovation Using Outdated Concepts
In January 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 56000, a standard aimed at defining the key terms and concepts of innovation management.
BSI Whitepaper Sounds Alarm on Luxury Fashion’s Sustainability Gap
Luxury fashion brands that overlook sustainability from production to retail may face consumer backlash and regulatory challenges.
Fixing GxP Audit Failures Takes More Than Pointing Out Faults
Gustavo Oliveira, a trilingual professional specializing in pharmaceutical quality assurance, discusses the challenges faced when suppliers are unprepared for GxP audits,
Quality Managers Roasted: Walking Clipboards on a Mission to Ruin Your Day
Muntasib Tehseen, a Quality Manager with food safety, product quality, and packaging expertise, set out to put his profession to the test - by asking ChatGPT to "roast Quality Managers" (which is a popular trend lately).
Do ISO 9001 Updates Boil Down to Linguistic Gymnastics?
Quality assurance expert and QA Manager at Heineken, Mohan P V, questions whether the latest ISO 9001 updates improve quality management or merely complicate compliance.
Why Rushing ISO Certification Fails - A Consultant’s Take
Quality consultant Benoit Kriegel, who specializes in improving daily operations for quality and QSE professionals, shares his experience with clients who expect to achieve ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications within six months - an unrealistic goal.
ISO 59000 Series Unlocks the Potential of the Circular Globe Model
The latest Circular Economy Uncovered blog post by Quality Austria explores the Circular Globe Model and the newly published ISO 59000 series, a framework designed to help organizations transition to a circular economy.
DPPs - Digital Product Passports - Are Set to Completely Reshape Business Practices in Two Years
Starting in 2027, the European Commission will require companies to implement Digital Product Passports (DPPs) to track products from creation to recycling.
Some Organizations Hide Dysfunction Behind ISO 9001
ISO 9001 certification is often misused, allowing companies to appear compliant while struggling with internal dysfunctions.
‘Human Error’ Is Not a Valid Root Cause, Experts Confirm
The most engaging post from EU MDR Compliance in 2024 - titled 'HUMAN ERROR' is not a valid root cause! - sparked wide discussion, with 2,833 reactions, over 60 comments, and more than 550 reposts.
What Should Medical Device Makers Pay Attention to Under New EU Rules?
The European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) requires manufacturers to closely monitor their products after they reach the EU market.
