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    News and Commentary on ISO Management System Standards

    Dr John FitzGerald

    Director & Founder of deGRANDSON Global. Spent 15 years in the manufacturing industry and 25 years training, consulting & auditing management systems
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    12 Jun 2025

    ISO 9001 Context of the Organization (COTO): DOs & DON'Ts

    ISO 9001

    Practical advice on ISO 9001:2015 Clauses 4.1 and 4.2 In this article, we will consider the first two ISO 9001 clauses in Part 4 of the Quality Standard, ISO 9001:2015, namely, Context of the Organization. NOTE: The advice given here also applies to ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and other standards having the same HLS structure as ISO 9001.
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    21 May 2025

    ISO/TS 9002 - Guideline to ISO 9001:2015 Implementation

    ISO 9001

    A Review of the Guide to ISO 9001 published by ISO/TC 176 Late 2016 saw the publication of ISO/TS 9002:2016 Quality management systems -- Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001:2015. Originally to have been published simultaneously with the revised ISO 9001 Standard in 2015, the delay resulted in it getting little publicity and so it has been largely ignored. It is full of valuable guidance ...
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    29 Apr 2025

    Unannounced Audits by Notified Bodies: What you need to Know

    ISO 13485

    If your company supplies components or materials to an EU medical device manufacturer, here is the information you need to be aware of, as outlined in the ISO 13485 Regulations. And it's about unannounced audits of your business by Notified Bodies.
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    22 Apr 2025

    Why Lab Management and Accreditation to ISO 17025 Matters

    ISO 17025

    Clearly defined and strictly followed laboratory quality controls are a must when offering laboratory services of any kind. New businesses rarely ponder the benefits of being accredited to ISO 17025 however, even the smallest organization has a lot to gain from an accredited Testing and/or Calibration Laboratory Management System (TCLMS). Startup priorities, and the fact that it takes a minimum ...
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    22 Apr 2025

    The IAF Logo on your ISO 13485 Certificate?

    ISO 13485

    The IAF MLA mark is now available to all CABs accredited by The European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) Members and is recognized and accepted by all 563 IAF members from 81 countries.
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    22 Apr 2025

    Workplace Safety Overview

    ISO 45001

    Workplace safety is a crucial part of responsible business conduct and societal welfare involving workers, employers, governments, and the broader community. This article offers an overview of global workplace safety, covering the nature of work-related diseases, injuries, and illnesses, prevalent occupational health and safety (OHS) incidents, underlying issues leading to workplace safety ...
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    22 Apr 2025

    IVDR Transition Deadline extended up to 2027

    ISO 13485

    Despite repeated statements that the IVDR deadline of 26 May 2022 would not be extended, that is precisely what the European Commission did. Whilst just a proposal at the moment, ratification by the European Parliament and Council is just a formality and formal adoption by publication in the Official Journal of the European Union will follow.
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    22 Apr 2025

    IAF Accreditation is not available for all ISO Standards

    Other Topics

    Only a limited number of ISO Management System Standards qualify for an IAF logo. We're all familiar with ISO 9001 Certificates carrying three logos, for example, the Certification Body logo (say, Lloyds Register), the Accreditation Body logo (say, UKAS), and the IAF logo. But the IAF logo doesn't appear on every Certificate. Why is that? And is it significant?
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    22 Apr 2025

    Correction vs Corrective Action vs Preventive Action

    ISO Standard Implementation

    Correction, Corrective Action, and Preventive Action (CCAPA) are essential management systems components that help organizations identify, address, and prevent issues to ensure ongoing process improvement.
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    18 Apr 2025

    ISO 9001 Planning for Changes: DO's and DON'Ts

    ISO 9001

    ISO 9001:2015 Clause 6.3 Planning for Changes - Practical Advice The purpose of Planning the Changes is to maintain the integrity of the quality management system and the organization’s ability to continue to provide conforming products and services during the change. And you will need records or other credible evidence to demonstrate compliance here. NOTE: The advice given here also applies to ...
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