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IAF CertSearch, global transparency in suppliers

Enhancing global transparency

Published: 6 Jan 2025

In late October, it became mandatory for all accreditation and certification bodies to upload information relating to management systems certifications to the IAF CertSearch database. We speak to Nigel Johnston, CEO of Quality Trade, which developed the database, about the value CertSearch offers to organisations.

use of artificial intelligence in third-party certification audits

Use of AI in third-party certification processes

Published: 17 Dec 2024

Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at how artificial intelligence has been integrated into UKAS-accredited certification processes.

Kate Armitage CQP MCQI, member of the CQI Standards Coordination Committee and senior director of compliance and sustainability at OneStream

Influencing standards for the benefit of quality

Published: 6 Dec 2024

As part of a series shining a spotlight on some of the many volunteer roles at the CQI, Kate Armitage CQP MCQI discusses her role as a member of the CQI Standards Coordination Committee.

Sustainability and climate change

Taking action on climate change

Published: 17 May 2024

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.

Clipboard and checklist

Nonconformity – not the end of the world?

Published: 6 Feb 2024

When Lead Auditor Andy Lau issues a nonconformity in an audit finding, he resists the urge to change his report in response to client comments. Here, he tells us why

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Branch East Scotland

Undercover ISMS: Unlocking Its True Potential Beyond Compliance

Join speaker Mark Evans as he discusses how reframing the Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) can help foster a stronger culture of quality, security, and continuous improvement within our businesses.

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The future of auditing: a blended approach

Published: 13 Nov 2023

Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom, calls on auditors to embrace a blended approach to auditing, to meet new challenges in the business world.