Certification
ISO Compliance Obligations Explained
ISO Compliance obligations explained: What every organization needs to know Every major ISO management system standard has some form of requirement relating to “Compliance Obligations”. However, many management systems respond with just a list of legal requirements but compliance obligations are more than that. In this article, we’ll explain what the concept means and…
Read MoreAuditors know when you’re faking it
Auditors know when you’re faking it! “ISO auditors aren’t looking for perfect paperwork. They’re looking for evidence that the system is real. Anyone can build a façade but experienced auditors know to walk around the back”. The Danger of Leaving Your Management System Until Audit Time It is surprisingly common for organizations to give…
Read MoreManagement System FAQs: Expanding an ISO 9001 QMS into an IMS
Management System FAQs: Expanding an ISO 9001 QMS into an Integrated Management System (IMS) We often get asked questions about various aspects of management systems. So, we decided to put some of the more frequently asked questions to one of our leading consultants. Those questions and his answers are being made available as a series…
Read MoreNew ISO14001 Environmental Standard on its way
The new ISO14001 Environmental Standard is on its way ISO14001:2026 Environmental Standard Qudos Management Pty Ltd. November 2025 If your organization has ISO 14001 environmental management system certification (or planning to achieve it soon) please be aware that a new version of the standard is on its way. The new version of the ISO14001…
Read MoreHow to meet competence requirements for ISO certification
How to meet the competence requirements for ISO certification How to meet ISO standard clause 7.2 Competence Qudos Management Pty Ltd. November 2025 ISO standard clause 7.2 Competence Qudos Management Pty Ltd. September 2025 All of the ISO management system certification standards have requirements for ensuring the competence of your workers. In all the major…
Read MoreWhy Healthcare Organisations Should Add ISO 27001 to Their Quality Management System
Why healthcare organisations should add ISO 27001 to their Quality Management System Information security is essential for Healthcare organisations Qudos Management Pty Ltd. September 2025 Healthcare providers are certainly no strangers to quality management. Many have long implemented a Quality Management System (QMS), based on ISO 9001 or industry-specific standards and frameworks. These help to…
Read MoreThe journey from a QMS to an IMS – Part 4: Triple ISO certification!
The journey from a QMS to an IMS Part 4: Triple ISO certification! Allmet Engineering achieves triple ISO Certification 16 April 2025 Our hearty congratulations today go to Allmet Engineering on adding ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 45001 OH&S to their existing ISO 9001 Quality certification. Allmet is a steel fabrication business based in Wacol,…
Read MoreThe 5 Top reasons for nonconformance at a certification audit
The 5 top reasons for nonconformance at certification audits By Alan M. Jones Qudos Management Pty Ltd. March 2025 A major NC (nonconformance) at a certification audit can present a serious problem for a business. If you know the most likely causes of them, you can better prepare to ensure that your organization doesn’t fall…
Read MoreQudosClub November 2024 Newsletter
QudosClub November 2024 Newsletter Qudos Club Compliance and risk management newsletter QudosClub November 2024 Newsletter published 31 October 2024. Qudos Club is all about helping you with your management system. It’s topic-neutral – supporting subjects like Quality, Information Security, OHS, and Environmental management. It includes news, articles, webinar access and resources. These are all provided…
Read MoreQudos Club March newsletter published
Qudos Club March newsletter published Qudos Club Compliance and risk management newsletter Qudos Club March newsletter published March 2024. Qudos Club is all about helping you with your management system. It’s topic-neutral – supporting subjects like Quality, Information Security, OHS, and Environmental management. It includes news, articles, webinar access and resources. These are all provided…
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