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The art of calibration
It’s critical to maintain the measurement accuracy of test instruments if they are to work properly, explains Steve Winder, Service Sales Manager at Calibrationhouse, which provides UKAS accredited calibration services for all types of electronic equipment.
Life cycle of ISO 14001:2015
According to the CQI Workforce Insights 2021-22 research, 22% of quality and audit professionals have roles or responsibilities for environmental management. Sustainable development goals should form a key part of the business process, says IRCA Principal Auditor Ravindiran Gurusamy, as he examines the lifecycle perspective of ISO 14001 and its importance in achieving sustainable development goals.
Determining legal requirements in auditing
Chikaodili Juilet Hemeson, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the safety services consultancy Henzof Nigeria, highlights the need for determining legal requirements when conducting an audit.
UKAS CertCheck: Taking uncertainty out of the supply chain
Jeff Ruddle, Strategic Development Director at UKAS, outlines the organisation’s recently-launched UKAS CertCheck, a database of more than 300,000 management systems certifications issued worldwide by UKAS-accredited certification bodies. UKAS CertCheck will help organisations streamline their procurement processes and identify fraudulent accreditation claims.
Compost standards at the heart of sustainability
From keen gardeners to large-scale farmers, compost is a vital component in maintaining soil health and promoting growth. With UKAS having recently awarded the first accreditations under Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd’s (REAL) Compost Certification Scheme, REAL’s Emma Laws explains why quality standards in compost are so important.
World Accreditation Day 2022 puts spotlight on sustainability
World Accreditation Day 2022 (9 June) is a global initiative to promote the value of accreditation, and this year’s focus is on sustainability in economic growth and the environment.
World Accreditation Day: From words to actions
For World Accreditation Day 2022, Emanuele Riva, Chair of the International Accreditation Forum and Chair of the International Network on Quality Infrastructure, looks at how accreditation can help in moving from words to actions in relation to sustainability.
CQI Volunteers: celebrating another year of growth
For Volunteers' Week, Sonia Dunand, Professional Networks Manager at the CQI, revisits the hard work and success of the CQI’s volunteers over the last 12 months.
Meet the volunteer: William Rankin
To celebrate National Volunteers' Week 2022, William Rankin CPQ FCQI, IRCA Lead Auditor and Senior Quality Leader, shares his experience as a CQI volunteer.
Chartered Quality Institute AGM 2022
The Annual General Meeting will take place digitally to encourage and include participants from across the world to attend.