When ISO13485, the quality management standard for medical devices, received its last update and re-issue in 2016 it took the notable departure from using the current ISO9001 standard as its baseline. Divergence of ISO13485 from ISO 9001 The previous version…
In our blog “How Much does ISO Certification Cost?” we discussed some of the factors that influence the cost of achieving ISO Certification, but with the very specific requirements of the standard for Quality Management, how much does ISO 9001 Certification Cost?…
In these uncertain and unsettling times, there are many elements of your organisation that will change and adapt to make sure you keep running. If you have an ISO Certification, one of those elements is your external audit arrangements. So…
We Love What We Do As a team we are very proud of what we do at Assent – we continue to work with our PRIDE values – to be Progressive, Responsible, Independent, Dedicated and Expert, at the centre of our work.…
ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management. You may have come across organisations that are certified to ISO 9001; perhaps you’ve seen the ISO 9001 certification logo on a lorry, work van, or on a website. An ISO 9001 certification…
You may have come across organisations that are certified to ISO9001; perhaps you’ve seen the ISO9001 certification logo on a lorry, work van, or on a website. An ISO 9001 certification can provide all kinds of benefits for both the…
ISO 9001 has been in existence since 1987, when it was known as BS5750. It was called the quality assurance standard. ISO 9000 was the guidance document. It was designed to help organisations meet the needs of customers and stakeholders…
At the heart of everything we do at Assent are our PRIDE values – to be Progressive, Responsible, Independent, Dedicated and Expert. To ensure we maintain the high levels of service we expect of our ourselves, each year we complete…
The final part, and perhaps the most nerve wracking part, of your ISO Certification Journey – External Audits can cause anxiety and tension in the workplace. What is an External Audit? An external audit is the final stage before you…
