Month: September 2026

SA8000:2026 Transition: What Certified Companies Must Complete Before December 2026 The SA8000:2026 transition is now underway. Social Accountability International (SAI) published the final SA8000:2026 Standard for Decent Work on 1…

ISO/UNDP 53001:2026: What the World’s First SDG Management System Standard Means for Organizations ISO/UNDP 53001:2026 has introduced something new to the international standards landscape: a requirements-based management system specifically designed…

BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue: 7 Key Requirements Packaging Manufacturers Must Control BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 has become an important benchmark for packaging manufacturers and converters that need to demonstrate…

GSV Global Security Verification: 7 Critical Supply Chain Controls GSV Global Security Verification is designed to address a problem that modern international businesses cannot afford to ignore: supply-chain security. When…

BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: 7 Critical Areas for Certification BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 is one of the most widely recognised certification standards used by food manufacturers, processors and…

Certification vs Accreditation vs Compliance: What’s the Difference? ISO certification is often discussed alongside accreditation and compliance, but these three concepts do not mean the same thing. For businesses planning…

5 Common ISO Certification Mistakes That Cost Businesses ISO certification can strengthen an organization’s management system, demonstrate conformity with an applicable standard and provide a structured framework for improving business…

ISO 9000:2026: 7 Key Changes in Quality Management ISO 9000:2026 is the latest edition of the international standard covering the fundamentals and vocabulary of quality management systems. Published in May…