When ISO13485, the quality management standard for medical devices, received its last update and re-issue in 2016 it took the notable departure from using the current ISO9001 standard as its baseline. Divergence of ISO13485 from ISO 9001 The previous version…
In our blog “How Much does ISO Certification Cost?” we discussed some of the factors that influence the cost of achieving ISO Certification, but with the very specific requirements of the standard for Quality Management, how much does ISO 9001 Certification Cost?…
ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management. You may have come across organisations that are certified to ISO 9001; perhaps you’ve seen the ISO 9001 certification logo on a lorry, work van, or on a website. An ISO 9001 certification…
You may have come across organisations that are certified to ISO9001; perhaps you’ve seen the ISO9001 certification logo on a lorry, work van, or on a website. An ISO 9001 certification can provide all kinds of benefits for both the…
As ISO Consultants we are keen to understand the clauses of ISO Standards that our clients find most challenging, so we can focus our support in those areas. Assent have analysed a sample of over 1,300 anonymised non-conformances from a…
ISO 9001 has been in existence since 1987, when it was known as BS5750. It was called the quality assurance standard. ISO 9000 was the guidance document. It was designed to help organisations meet the needs of customers and stakeholders…
Thinking about the cost of ISO Certification can often put people off. It sounds expensive, but there are many factors that influence the price of the overall project. This blog covers everything you need to know, from choosing the right…
ISO Certification is recognised across the world to represent the best practice in a variety of management disciplines. However, for many smaller organisations the formality, complexity and costs of achieving ISO Certification can be off-putting, which is a terrible shame…
Established in 1939 by Walter Phillips, this family-run organisation began as a manufacturer of photographic mounts and book bindery. Over almost 80 years of trading, the organisation has bloomed into a high-quality manufacturer of a range of promotional items using…
