Michelle Whitehouse, Author at Citation ISO Certification

What is the latest version of ISO 14001?

The ISO 14001 standard has been updated, but how will these changes affect businesses? ISO 14001:2015 follows the new Annex SL framework. It also includes more leadership responsibilities and addresses the environmental impact at all stages within product life cycle.

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Thinking about mental health? You should be

When you think about Health & Safety what springs to mind? It’s probably a safe working environment – handrails, hazard […]

Employer of the Year 2022 nomination: a message from our MD

It was an honour to be nominated for the Employer of the Year 2022 award Unfortunately, we walked away empty-handed […]

QMS Employer of the Year Finalist 2022

We’re thrilled to be a finalist at the Norfolk Business Awards 2022! After two rounds of judging, we’re delighted to […]

5 Cloud Security Tips For Keeping Your Business Data Safe

Cloud storage presents many benefits for the convenient availability of data, but confidentiality risks should be considered at all times. Here are five tips to tighten your cloud security:

QMS International Limited awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2017

In May 2017, QMS International Limited was presented with the Feefo Gold Service Award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, rated by real customers.

The History of ISO 9001 Standards

In the year 2000, the ISO 9002 and ISO 9003 standards were retired and succeeded by a revised ISO 9001 – but is it a suitable replacement?

GDPR – Understanding your rights

In today’s digital world, almost every interaction you have with an organisation will involve the sharing of your personal data. Find out what rights you have when it comes to your personal data.

ISO 19011, guidelines for auditing management systems, under revision

ISO 19011: 2011, Guidelines for auditing management systems, is under revision – expected publication is July 2018.

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Can an ISO really be the secret to business success?

A newly published standard, ISO 9004 : 2018, claims exactly that, by divulging the secrets and strategies used by some of the most successful businesses today.

ISO 45001 finally approved for publication

ISO 45001 replaces the existing OHSAS 18001 Standard and migration requirements are being drawn up to help business transition before the 3 year window closes.

Basic IT Security practices could have prevented NHS hack

Reports state that, by simply updating their software, the NHS could have avoided the crippling effects of the WannaCry ransomware outbreak in May 2017

Why Is ISO 9001 Important?

With so many different quality standards available, is ISO 9001 certification still important and valuable to businesses? And, perhaps more importantly, is it relevant to your industry in particular?

Business that handle Personal Information have 15 months left to comply with new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Companies that collect, store or process data relating to any EU resident will be required to comply with the new EU regulation by May 2018. But what happens if they don’t?

How to ensure your business operations are efficient at all times

Here are the top 10 process failings we help businesses to overcome on a daily basis, through the implementation of an ISO 9001:2015 Management System:

ISO 37001 Published Today – the Anti-bribery Management System Standard

The new ISO 37001 Standard, published today, will help Organisations to prevent, detect and address bribery

TalkTalk Fined £400,000 After Cyber Attack

TalkTalk has been fined a record £400,000 by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a cyber attack that occurred last year. Find out how this relates to ISO 27001:

Is your company affected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Find out how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – a new Regulation created by the European Commission to strengthen and unify data protection for individuals within the European Union (EU) – will affect your business.

What has the ISO 45001 Draft International Standard shown us so far?

What changes can businesses expect from the new ISO 45001 International Standard.

How Changes to ISO 9001 Will Affect Your Business

The ISO 9001 standard is due its next update, but how will these changes affect businesses?

ISO 45001 – What to expect from the new Standard

ISO 45001 is due to be published towards the end of 2016 and will become the internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It will replace OHSAS 18001 and other similar systems and comes with a range of additional benefits.