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Organisational factors reducing quality standards
Associate auditor S Sowrirajan, Accountable Manager at Lakshmi Machine Works in India, examines the factors that can have an impact on quality standards in an organisation.

Strengths and weaknesses of the checklist approach to auditing
Andrew Ward CQP MCQI examines the benefits and challenges of taking a checklist approach to audits.

Importance of audit in aviation maintenance
Associate auditor S. Sowrirajan takes a closer look at the importance of regular audits in the highly regulated aviation maintenance sector.

Learning laboratory
Abdul Majeed PCQI, Quality Assurance Manager at Pragati Electricals in India, describes his experience of the process of gaining certification to ISO/IEC 17025.

Use of AI in third-party certification processes
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.

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.

Importance of a robust food safety management system
Warehouse Quality Supervisor, Adebola Adebileje, examines the importance of a strong food safety management system.

Preparing for unannounced audits of medical devices
ISO 13485 internal auditor Karandeep Singh Badwal, explains what to expect and how to prepare for unannounced audits of companies with a UKCA or CE-marked medical device.

Managing the risks of risk assessments
Caitlin McArthur, Audit & Compliance Manager at Sodexo, addresses the many challenges around assessing risk at work.

Navigating the rocky road ahead
The European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors has published its annual Risk in Focus report. What are the topics of concern for internal auditors, and how can they support their organisations in key risk areas?