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The Biggest Lie About ISO Certification Exposed
“Passing an ISO audit” doesn’t mean a company delivers quality - just that it met the minimum standard.
From Chaos to Quantum: The Funny Evolution of Quality
Anthony Lenarz, Product Quality Specialist at GE Vernova, shares a witty take on how quality practices have changed over time - from chaotic beginnings to today’s tech-driven systems.
Tips for Gaining Full Management Commitment to Quality Systems
Brian Newbery, Quality Operations Manager at Medicom and founder of Fast Track QMS Consultants, shares tips in a practical document on how to secure full management commitment and engagement in a medical device company’s quality management system (QMS).
Apart From Dining and Travelling, What Do Quality Consultants Even Do?
Jasmina Šerifović, a food safety and sustainability consultant and auditor, explains in her blog post that the job of consultants and auditors is far from the carefree image of fine dining and having the opportunity to travel - a common misconception people have when learning about what she does.
Companies Turn to Sustainability Certifications Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Companies across the EU are increasingly turning to sustainability certifications to navigate unclear and shifting regulations, according to financial journalist and Certified Auditor for Gender Equality Anna Zavaritt in a recent article for Il Sole 24 ORE.
The Vital Role of Information Security Management in the Digital Age
Information Security Management (ISM) is crucial for protecting data, preventing costly breaches, and maintaining consumer trust, argues a new blog post in the BSI's s Envision newsletter.
Pharma and Medical Leaders Must Integrate Quality Management Maturity and Operational Excellence
Quality Management Maturity (QMM) and Operational Excellence (OpEx) are crucial frameworks pharmaceutical and medical device leaders must adopt to enhance product safety, comply with regulations, and improve overall efficiency.
New Approach to Quality Management Must Embrace Breakthrough Improvements
Claude Roger Dione, a quality consultant and certified auditor specializing in ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO/IEC 17065), emphasizes in a recent blog post that true quality management requires more than just incremental improvements.
Context of Organization Should Tell Your Story, Not Complicate Things
Organizations often struggle with analyzing their context because they focus too much on complicated methods instead of simply telling their own story, writes Jasmina Šerifović, a quality consultant and Executive Director at Šušnić poslovno savjetovanje (Šušnić Business Consulting), in a recent opinion piece.
Why Having a Competent Team Is Crucial for Food Safety Culture
Quality assurance expert Bojan Mihaljevic uses a real-life incident from his two decades in the food industry to show how poor training and weak communication can seriously harm food safety.
QMS Meets Daily Life - What Could Go Wrong? Well… Everything.
Anthony Lenarz, a seasoned and industry-attuned quality professional, takes a hilarious look at what happens when quality management seeps into daily life.
Standards as the Key to Implementation of EU Green Industry Plan
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission unveiled its sustainability policy for the next five years, introducing the Clean Industrial Deal and the Sustainability Omnibus.
Don't Wait Until 2026 for ISO 9001 Revision - Start Adapting Now, Assolombarda Urges
Companies should not wait until 2026, when the revision of ISO 9001 is expected to conclude, to update their quality management systems, warns Assolombarda in its newly published handout The Quality of Tomorrow: Opportunities and Prospects of ISO 9001:2026.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Audit an Organization for the First Time
Auditing a company for the first time can be both exciting and challenging, according to Soneel Choraria, a seasoned Indian internal auditor currently employed as Internal Audit Manager at Suhail Bahwan, one of the largest business groups in Oman.
Writing Clear Control Descriptions for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 with Expert Precision
Chris Hall of BTRP, an ISO 27001 expert with over 20 years of experience helping organizations worldwide implement the standard, highlights the importance of precise and unambiguous control descriptions for frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
The Revision of ISO 9001 Is Confidential, but These Changes Are Likely
Richard King-Davies, Lead Auditor at TÜV SÜD with over 25 years of experience in management systems, explains the ongoing revision of ISO 9001 and what organizations should prepare for.
Don't Listen to False Experts—There Is No Quality Management Without Business Leadership
Andre Dytz, a seasoned executive with a 40-year international career in senior management, argues that what is advertised as quality management often fails to address business leadership.
Human Fire Extinguisher or Adult Babysitter: How to Explain What Quality Managers Do
Explaining the job of a Quality Manager often leads to confusion or polite nods.
Barriers Still Hinder Growth of Personnel Certification, IAF Global Survey Finds
A 2024 survey by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) gathered insights from 49 accreditation bodies (ABs) worldwide on the implementation of ISO/IEC 17024, the standard for certifying persons.
Are Standards Key to Cutting Bureaucracy?
Bureaucratic hurdles slow down innovation, add costs to businesses and governments, and reduce efficiency in administrative processes.
Standardization Key to Ethical AI Use and Innovation
Lars Erik Jensen, head of digitalization at Standard Norway, highlights the crucial role of standardization in shaping AI’s future.
Time to Modernize Food Safety by Harnessing AI
In a recent opinion piece, Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), advocates for an updated approach to food safety modernization.
How ISO 56000 Defines Innovation Using Outdated Concepts
In January 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 56000, a standard aimed at defining the key terms and concepts of innovation management.
