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CQI Volunteer of the Year winner 2023

Meet the International Quality Awards CQI Volunteer of the year winner

This award recognises the individual that shows real enthusiasm and dedication for volunteering for the CQI, furthering the aims of the institute, and making a positive impact on people or a project.

CQI Volunteer of the Year winner 2024

Meet the International Quality Awards CQI Volunteer of the year winner

An individual or team whose commitment to volunteering has made a significant impact on the CQI, its members and/or the wider profession.

How to get to the International Quality Awards 2022 venue

The International Quality Awards 2022 will be held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.

Supporting vulnerable consumers

The Inclusive Service Kitemark has been launched by BSI to assist vulnerable consumers. We speak to Natasha Bambridge, Global Consumer Promise Practice Director at BSI, about how the Kitemark will help protect and support consumers.  

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.