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The process approach to audit – a unicorn?
A 'process approach' is mentioned in the guidance documents for several standards, but is not defined in terms of implementing an audit of a quality management system. Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look at this apparent paradox.
Corrective action responses following internal audits
Andy Nichols looks at whether the time frames for responding to an audit nonconformity with a corrective action plan are necessary – or correct.
Taking action on climate change
In February, the International Standards Organization (ISO) added two new statements of text into 31 Type A management system standards, to ensure that climate change issues are considered. Geoff Vorley, Director of Quality Management and Training Limited, UK, takes a closer look at the impact of this on several of the key standards.
Managing a changing climate
Dr Nigel Croft CQP FCQI, Chair of the ISO Joint Technical Coordination Group for Management System Standards from 2021 – 2023, takes a closer look at ISO’s climate change considerations now incorporated into management systems standards.