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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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    22 Mar 2023

    MDR Transition Deadlines extended to 2028

    ISO 13485

    But it’s complicated, required deadlines vary by Class and for all devices. You need to take action now or risk having no product to sell.
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    01 Sep 2021

    ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 Certification: What's the Difference?

    ISO 9001

    IATF 16949:2016 is not a major barrier to the automotive parts market IATF 16949 is a standard developed by members of the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) that was later submitted to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). As a standard, IATF 16949 outlines the requirements for maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) in the automotive sector.
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    Last Modified: October 13, 2025