Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, has announced the launch of its information security services department. This department will deliver auditing certification services for both NIST SP 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as well as other tailored information security offerings. In...

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 50003:2021,  Energy management systems—Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of energy management systems, which is designed to assist audit and certification bodies by providing the requirements to ensure competence, consistency and impartiality in the auditing...

The long-term impacts of climate change are expected to intensify in the future. With Canada’s average temperature warming at twice the global rate, recognizing impacts like the increasing occurrence of extreme weather conditions is vital in the development and revision of national standards.  A new...

Intertek Group PLC has announced an agreement to acquire SAI Global Assurance, a leading provider of assurance services. Intertek is a global market leader in assurance solutions, enabling clients to identify and mitigate the intrinsic risk in their operations, supply and distribution chains and quality...

By Duke Okes No doubt most folks in quality are familiar with gage R&R studies, more generally part of measurement system analysis in Six Sigma. Such studies usually involve having multiple people measure the same items several times, and the information provided can indicate how...

By Medpoint Maintaining oversight and control of your supply chain is a critical part of your organization's quality management system. Effective and efficient supplier audits can have significant impact on long-term compliance profile and profitability. The quality of the audit doesn't just depend on the auditor's skills – preparation, contribution, and support by the audit sponsor is also essential. If the supplier...

ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has announced a slate of new standards to support cannabis vocations. ASTM also launched a new microsite that will serve as a central resource for all ASTM International cannabis and hemp activities.  The new standard guides (soon to be published as...

The International Alliance for Mobility Testing and Standardization (IAMTS) has announced a new effort on Automotive Cybersecurity Testing and Validation. Recognizing that cybersecurity is a ubiquitous concern and a global challenge for autonomous and connected vehicles, IAMTS will utilize a cross-regional (U.S., Europe, Asia) and...

Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, announces the launch of a consultation on a new proposed approach to food safety auditors’ qualification, training, and continuing professional development (CPD). The consultation, which will be open for four...

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 37301, a new compliance management system standard designed to help organizations comply with laws and regulations. ISO 37301, Compliance management systems —Requirements with guidance for use, provides everything an organization needs to know to develop, implement, maintain and improve...