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International
- NEW ISO 14001 in Japan: a time for change
Shoichi Kurosawa discusses how the standard is being used in Japan
IRCA INform 21, 2009
- Worlds apart
Lotte Jeffs discusses cultural differences with quality professionals in the US, Australia, India and Egypt.
Qualityworld, September 2006
- Guidance on cultural aspects of auditing
APG Paper, 2006
- Spanish eyes
Spain’s certification market is healthy and business is booming but what is new in Spanish certification?
IRCA INform 11, 2006
- Italian job
A look at the current auditing climate in Italy and the impact of ISO 17024
IRCA INform 10, 2006
- Flying the Iranian standard
With the help of growing ISO certification and well-trained auditors Farzin Entessarian takes a look at the Iranian cultural agenda
IRCA INform 8 , 2005
- ISO 17024 in the USA, John Broomfield, 2004
- Certification in India, G Gyani & V Sahni, 2004
- Auditing in Japan, N Tomoda, 2003
Standards
- NEW ISO 9004:2009 - towards sustained success
The new version of ISO 9004 is set to be published before the end of the year. David Hoyle looks at what the changes may mean for ISO 9001
IRCA INform 23, 2009
- NEW Counting carbon with PAS 2050
Sarah-Jayne Russell examines the standard that helps businesses assess the carbon footprint of their goods and services
IRCA INform 22, 2009
- NEW ISO 10018: the human factor
How will ISO 10018 help businesses understand the human element of management systems? Paul Simpson explains
IRCA INform 22, 2009
- NEW BS 8901: creating sustainable events
Catherine Golds takes a closer look at the first standard aimed at ensuring events are organized sustainably
IRCA INform 22, 2009
- ISO 14001 in Japan: a time for change
Shoichi Kurosawa discusses how the standard is being used in Japan
IRCA INform 21, 2009
- Accounting for emissions with ISO 14064 and ISO 14065
BC Halan breaks down ISO 14064 and ISO 14065, two standards that help organizations come to terms with greenhouse gas emissions
IRCA INform 20, 2008
- ISO 26000: the story so far
Three years into the development process, Miles Watkins explains how things are looking for ISO's standard for social responsibility
IRCA INform 20, 2008
- ISO 9001:2008 - what will it mean?
Are you worried about how the new version of ISO 9001 will affect you? Chris Cox and John Hele give their expert view on the changes.
IRCA INform 19, 2008
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BS 25999 and other business
continuity standards
Lyndon Bird breaks down BSI's new standard for business continuity management and Andy Tomkinson looks at the other global
standards on offer
IRCA INform 19, 2008
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OHSAS 18001: nine months on
When OHSAS 18001 was published in 2007 there was a flurry of interest. Almost a year later, David Smith examines further developments
IRCA INform 18, 2008
- ISO 22000 versus the GFSI
The Global Food Safety Initiative is increasing its worldwide influence, but where is ISO 22000? Felicity Francis explores the gap
IRCA INform 18, 2008
- ISO/TS 16949:2002 five years on
Paul Hardiman takes a look at the automotive industry quality management specification and explains how it's shaped up.
IRCA INform 17, 2008
- IT service management - ISO 20000
IRCA INform 14, 2007
- ISO 20000 Auditor Briefing Note, IRCA/1001, 2007
- BS 8555: Implementing an EMS
IRCA INform 13, 2006
- The IRCA interview: ISO 17024
IRCA Director, Simon Feary is questioned on ISO 17024 and the effects on auditor certification
IRCA INform 11, 2006
- Cooking up a standard
David Edwards asks whether ISO 22000 could be an all-encompassing catch-all that will harmonize the industry once
IRCA INform 9, 2006
- New SR standard: ISO 26000
Peter Houghton examines the development of the new international guidance standard
IRCA INform 11, 2006
- ISO 9001 & financial performance, Tom Nicholls, 2005
- ISO 27001 Auditor Briefing Note, IRCA/299, 2005
- ISO 22000 Auditor Briefing Note (IRCA/300), 2005
- ISO 14064: Greenhouse gas accounting and verification
IRCA INform 11, 2005
- Transtion to ISO 9001:2000, Derek Gravestock, 2004
- ISO/TS 16949:2002, Graham Colbrook, 2004
- ISO 14001:2004 - a review of changes, Anne-Marie Warris, 2004
- ISO 14001 auditor briefing note, IRCA/231, 2004
- How standards are developed, Charles Corrie, 2004
- ISO 9000 Advisory Group, Brian Henry, 2004
- ISO 22000 - a blessing or a curse?, Mary Duggan, 2004
- Benefits of ISO 9001:2000, Dave Powley, 2003
- How ISO 9001:2000 will affect auditors, Peter Lomas, 2003
Personnel certification
Integrated management systems
- Integrating CSR: stakeholder engagement
Jason Perks explains how to integrate CSR into an organisation's existing management system
IRCA INform 23 , 2009
- Integrating management systems at Software Box
John Symonds presents how one company integrated ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 27001
IRCA INform 23 , 2009
- Corporate governance needs integrated mangement
Integrating multiple managment systems standards can help prevent a future recession, argues David Smith
IRCA INform 23 , 2009
- Internal auditing: picture perfect?
A case study of IMS implementation at one company leaves the head of the audit programme, Gail Sheppard, singing the praises of the humble camera.
IRCA INform 17, 2008
- Piece by piece
Tony Gray recommends that quality managers do some careful research before deciding whether an IMS is actually appropriate
Qualityworld, June 2006
- The future is IMS, Ian Dalling, 2005
- Getting the most from an IMS, Dr TE Lim & T Chooi, 2005
Accredited certification
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