by Holly Lane | Nov 20, 2023 | Environmental Management Systems, general, ISO 14001
In November 2021 Boris Johnson made much publicity by hosting the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26). The incompetence of governments and politicians is hardly new, but due to the serious nature of the current situation I am staggered by the level of incompetence...
by Holly Lane | Sep 27, 2022 | general, Uncategorised
Having been involved in Quality and Compliance since the early 80’s I sometimes wonder why we still get bad products and services, despite ISO 9001 et al. One of the issues is definitely weak and inconsistent auditing from certification bodies. But I have a feeling...
by Rob Govier | Apr 29, 2020 | general, Uncategorised
What does it mean to be ISO certified? Quite simply, an approved independent body has audited your quality/safety/environment/other management systems. They comply with the requirements of an international standard. You are issued with a certificate to confirm this....
by Rob Govier | Oct 10, 2014 | general, ISO 14001
Five Things to Consider Before Going for ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 Certification https://www.iso.org/standard/62085.htmlSo, before going for ISO 14001 or ISO9001 certification, I’d recommend asking some challenging questions. Twenty-five years’ experience in...
by Rob Govier | Sep 2, 2014 | general, ISO 27001
Most companies I come across regard ISO 27001 implementation as potentially very difficult and expensive. And some ISO Consultants are quite happy for this illusion to remain, and the fees to roll in, as I’ve discussed here (where I also give outline costs and...
by Rob Govier | Sep 2, 2014 | general
Why do businesses seek ISO Certification? I see many who do it on a reactive basis, chasing a particular tender, major order or sudden customer demand. Often, such companies have a lack of structure limiting their growth. Fire fighting and battling to get things done...
