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ISO/IEC 27002: What you need to know
ISO/IEC 27002:2022 – Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection has been published. Learn about what the changes involve, and what this revision means for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 – Information security management.
Less than a third of UK businesses have a net zero strategy
A survey reveals key insights into the sustainability strategies of UK businesses, suggesting a need for quality professionals to help organisations deliver their goals.
Every river in England is contaminated, says UK report
Sewage, agricultural waste and plastics are polluting the UK’s rivers and putting public health and nature at risk, warns Parliamentary report.
Norwegian fish farmers aim high with the Arctic char
How certification from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council and other organisations will help build on existing food safety standards.
The UK’s New Homes Quality Board ‘Code of Practice’: a closer look
The recently launched New Homes Quality Board, and the soon-to-be launched ombudsman, are a response to recommendations made in a 2016 report titled ‘More homes fewer complaints’. Upon closer inspection, however, the Code of Practice raises some concerns.
Proving the wider business benefits of food safety certification
Birkbeck research provides evidence of manufacturers seeing growth in sales and profitability as a result of achieving certification.
Air quality guidance aims to improve breathing space
Guidance designed to assess and improve indoor air quality has been published in the UK. Here, we find out more from two of the authors.
Risk management and risk appetite: a necessary balancing act
New guidance from the UK’s Engineering Council describes the role of professional engineers and technicians, including quality management professionals, in dealing with risk. Here, we speak to Estelle Clark CQP FCQI FRSA about the guidance, including the concept of ‘risk appetite’.
The future of quality: CQI’s recent survey reveals key insights
The CQI’s survey suggests that members are committed to helping businesses deliver their environmental, social and governance goals, as well as understanding the importance of developing skills and knowledge to keep up with digital transformation.
I’m an internal auditor, but I’m not sure if I’m auditing or inspecting
Andy Lau, an IRCA Registered Lead Auditor, poses some pertinent questions about the scope of internal audits and offers some tips on the right way to address them.