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Dr John FitzGerald

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

Comparing ISO 27000 Series of 50+ Standards, Guides, etc

Currently, the ISO 27000 family includes fifty-seven (57) standards, guidelines, and other documents on information security. The total number is regularly changing, with the occasional withdrawal of some standards and the regular addition of others (several drafts of new standards have not been included here). How, then, is one to know which ones are mandatory and which are ...

07 Dec 2024

Preparing for an ISO 14001 Certification Audit

A successful ISO 14001 audit is the foundation for certification to this globally-recognized environmental standard. These audits verify compliance with the standard's requirements and with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Certification also helps reduce your environmental footprint and optimize the resources used, potentially leading to cost savings and helping avoid costly fines. ...

05 Dec 2024

IAF Accreditation is not available for all ISO Standards

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?

03 Dec 2024

When is a Calibration Certificate NOT a Calibration Certificate

28 Nov 2024

Correction vs Corrective Action vs Preventive Action

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.

14 Nov 2024

GDPR, ISO 27701 and ISO 27001: natural combination

In 2018, many organizations, not only those based in the EU, spent much time and money on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But what actions should we take now to ensure ongoing compliance? It's not enough to have policies and procedures to demonstrate that you comply with the requirements. If there is a data breach or similar event, you will be challenged to ...

31 Oct 2024

Combining ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 for Laboratories is not easy

29 Oct 2024

ISO Auditor Competence: who decides on it?

Being in a professional ISO auditor register isn't enough Competence is defined as the ‘ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results.’ And so it is with ISO Auditor Competence. Your Lead Auditor Certificate alone does not ensure competence. Nor, when competent, do you suddenly become incompetent three years after receiving your certificate. Confused? Don't be. For Lead ...

24 Oct 2024

Medical Devices: Managing Residual Risk and Risk Tolerance

Managing residual risk and understanding risk tolerance are crucial aspects of ISO 13485 compliance. ISO 13485:2016 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) in the medical device industry. Clause 7.1 requires risk management in relation to operations and, in a note (not, therefore, a requirement), refers to ISO 14971. How, then, should you ...

22 Oct 2024

ISO 27001 in Manufacturing & Service Industries - 12 FAQs

Have you considered this possibility? If you wait until this message greets you at work, a Notebook PC is stolen from a company vehicle, or staff members are working on their own PCs from home, it will be too late. It's not a question of whether your business will be targeted. You're already a target but have been lucky to date.

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News & Commentary on ISO Management System Standards

News and Commentary on ISO Management System Standards

Dr John FitzGerald

Recent Posts

Comparing ISO 27000 Series of 50+ Standards, Guides, etc

Preparing for an ISO 14001 Certification Audit

IAF Accreditation is not available for all ISO Standards

When is a Calibration Certificate NOT a Calibration Certificate

Correction vs Corrective Action vs Preventive Action

GDPR, ISO 27701 and ISO 27001: natural combination

Combining ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 for Laboratories is not easy

ISO Auditor Competence: who decides on it?

Medical Devices: Managing Residual Risk and Risk Tolerance

ISO 27001 in Manufacturing & Service Industries - 12 FAQs

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