a
.

    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
    Find me on:
     

    Recent Posts

    04 Jan 2025

    ISO 9001 Internal Auditing: DOs and DON'Ts

    ISO 9001

    Wondering how to approach the requirements of ISO 9001 Clause 9.2? For whatever MS Standard you need to conduct internal audits, you have two basic approaches to choose from: Option 1: do the minimum necessary to satisfy the Certification Body (CB) Option 2: take the best advantage of the opportunity the mandatory requirement offers. You may well ask: Is it really worth my while putting time and ...
    Read More
    21 Dec 2024

    ISO 13485 Certification in the Medical Device Supply Chain

    ISO 13485

    Read More
    19 Dec 2024

    Why ISO Management System Standards Matter

    Other Topics

    ISO Management System Standards (which we'll refer to simply as ISO standards) provide specifications, guidelines, or requirements for management systems, processes, operations, products, and services. Developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), they cover diverse fields such as quality assurance, environmental impact reduction, information security, ...
    Read More
    17 Dec 2024

    Regulations and Standards Related to Laboratory Management

    ISO 17025

    Regulations and standards are critical to ensuring laboratory operations' accuracy, reliability, and safety. These are fundamental to achieving high-quality results and maintaining the integrity of scientific work. Regulations and standards also provide a structured framework that laboratories must follow to meet both internal quality goals and external regulatory requirements. While an ...
    Read More
    17 Dec 2024

    EMS Consultancy: Be a successful ISO 14001 Consultant

    ISO 14001

    Could you make a successful career in environmental management consulting? What skills, knowledge, and experience are needed? How do I acquire them? What ISO 14001 Training is necessary?
    Read More
    15 Dec 2024

    The ISO Family of Environmental Standards

    ISO 14001

    Read More
    13 Dec 2024

    ISO 9001 Clauses - an Overview

    ISO 9001

    New to ISO 9001? If yes, start here. ISO 9001 offers a comprehensive framework for establishing a solid Quality Management System (QMS). The key to this lies within its core clauses, a set of specific requirements that form the backbone of this standard. Let's look at each in turn to understand how they can transform your organization's approach to managing your business. Note: there are 50+ ISO ...
    Read More
    12 Dec 2024

    ISO 9001 Quality Objectives: DOs and DON'Ts

    ISO 9001

    Practical advice on ISO 9001:2015 Clause 6.2 implementation ISO 9001 Implementation frequently runs into difficulties when addressing the requirements of Clause 6.2. Here's how we think it should be done. NOTE: While the exact wording may differ from Standard to Standard, the advice given here also applies to ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and other standards that have the same HLS structure as ...
    Read More
    07 Dec 2024

    Preparing for an ISO 14001 Certification Audit

    ISO 14001

    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. ...
    Read More
    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 ...
    Read More

    Last Modified: January 8, 2026

    Subscribers get a 10% Discount

    Recent Posts

    Posts by Tag

    See all
    Already enrolled? YOUR LESSONS ARE HERE!

    Courses

    FAQs

    Other Information

    Contact Information

    • deGRANDSON Global UK
    • Adamson House, Towers Business Park, DIDSBURY M20 2YY
    • info@degrandson.com

     

    © 2026 · deGRANDSON Global.