Across almost every industry, organisations are facing growing pressure to demonstrate compliance, manage risk, maintain certification, and satisfy increasingly demanding client requirements. At the same time, many businesses are struggling with rising employment costs, skills shortages, and the challenge of…
Having worked with ISO management system standards for over 20 years, guiding many clients through to successful ISO Certification, we have learnt a lot about the industry. Our certification management team is here to help you find the right certification…
Factory Process Control is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, concepts within manufacturing compliance. For businesses involved in fabrication, construction products, engineering or manufacturing, Factory Process Control forms the backbone of consistent production, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.…
Assent Risk Management is pleased to announce the launch of a new specialist aerospace consultancy practice, VAELO Limited as part of our continued strategy to deliver sector-specific expertise across complex and highly regulated industries. The new practice has been established…
Many organisations are using AI tools in their daily work, building more specific AI agents supported by complex models that support their job roles. I recently had an interesting conversation with our consultant Garry who raised a very good point!…
If you manage an office in the UK, maintaining a comfortable and compliant working environment is key to productivity. It even contributes to the clause 7 requirements of ISO 9001! But in addition to the office plants, pool table and beer…
Many organisations in the automotive supply chain are IATF 16949 certified due to customer requirements. But did you know you can transfer your IATF 16949 certificate to another provider? Common reasons for transferring an IATF 16949 certificate can include more…
ISO 14001:2026 has now been published, and this new version aims to sharpen clarity, strengthen environmental accountability, and ensure the standard remains aligned with modern sustainability challenges. Key Changes in ISO 14001:2026 Stronger Focus on Environmental Context: Climate, Nature & Resource…
The cyber security framework championed by the UK Government, Cyber Essentials, is changing to v3.3 (Danzell). Existing certifications aren’t affected, but as of 27th April 2026 all assessments will be against v3.3. Here’s what it means to you. What is…
If you are responsible for commercial waste in the UK or have ever been involved in an ISO 14001 audit, you’ve probably come across Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs). Whether your organisation is in technology, logistics, construction or manufacturing, getting Waste…
