The second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) affecting Payment Service Providers came in to force for EU member sates in January 2018, and from mid 2019 the associated Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on “Strong Customer Authentication and common and secure communication”. The directive…
ISO 27001 is an international standard developed by ISO, which defines the requirements for an Information Security Management System. You can purchase the ISO 27001 document online in hard copy or downloadable format. ISO 27001 Certification is optional but brings…
Welcome to our “Day in the Life of an ISO Consultant” series. We’ll be exploring our work from a consultant’s perspective to give you an idea of what life working with ISO Standards is like! Today’s Job: Internal Audits…
The terms ‘policy’, ‘process’ and ‘procedure’ might seem interchangeable but they are three distinctly different tools which can be used to support your organisation in different ways. Where you find them referenced in management system standards, they are important…
The international standard for occupational health and safety ISO 45001, was a long time coming, with organisations using British Standard OHSAS 18001 as a governance framework for many years. But in 2018 the Project Committee ISO/PC 283 managed to co-ordinate…
One of the main questions we get asked when people enquire about ISO Certification is How Long Does it Take to Get ISO Certified? This is hard to answer as it depends on many aspects and organisations should ensure they…
Assent have a long association with Zenith Hygiene Group, providing a full suite of Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management services. There have been many changes over the years as the company has acquired other businesses in to…
The long-standing etiquette of professional communication is beginning to change, as the boundaries separating our work and personal lives become more blurred thanks to flexible working practices. Some will see this as a negative step, devaluing the professional relationships and…
Change can occur rapidly from many different directions and we often see examples of strong businesses fall victim to the pace of change. The high street is just one example. So here are 5 steps any organisation can take to…
Say the words “Health & Safety” and I wouldn’t blame you for thinking of people wearing hi-vis vests. The teacher at my children’s school even wears one to collect the rubbish around the playground. And while hi-vis clothing, hard hats…
