What to Know about Audit Findings

Audit Findings are anything an auditor finds. The best kind of finding is “in conformance” where the auditor determines the requirement, and then has evidence of conformity, and so you’re good. Here is what to know about Audit Findings. An opportunity for improvement is a possible improvement that is in the public domain that an […]

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Factors to Consider while Choosing an ISO9001 Registrar

I’ve worked as an auditor for three registrars. I “get audited” in my role as quality manager by a fourth. My consulting clients “get audited” by 5-6 others. Therefore I, a person with exposure to 10 different registrars, have something to contribute on the topic of choosing an ISO9001 Registrar.

Sleazy ISO Credentials and Product Safety

Here is another story of sleazy ISO Credentials, and it involves sunburn. In this particular case it also revolves around Ragbrai, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride across Iowa, which my daughter and I participated in the other day. She complained about sunburn after a day in the sun even after applying sunscreen. The picture […]

How to Spot a Fake ISO Certificate

We need to talk about this. One of the reasons people go through all of the ISO registration stuff in the first place is to lower the consumer’s risk. When a consumer buys a article or does a service, he or she benefits from some assurance from a third party that it is all legal […]