Being certified to an ISO standard tells you a lot about how well-managed your systems are. It doesn’t tell you whether you’re meeting the law. ISO standards and legal regulations solve different problems An ISO standard sets out how a management system should work, which includes the processes, controls, and governance a business puts in […]
STANDARDS EXPLAINED The same logic applies to ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and every other management system standard: here’s what the prefixes and dates actually mean. If you have researched ISO certification, you have probably encountered a confusing array of labels: ISO 9001, SANS 9001, EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 9001. They look […]
The updated ISO 14001:2026 standard introduces a number of important changes aimed at strengthening environmental management, climate-related planning, and organisational accountability. While the overall structure and intent of the standard remain familiar, several clauses have been expanded or clarified to better align with today’s environmental challenges and stakeholder expectations. The table below provides a practical […]
Hearing the word nonconformity during an ISO audit can make any organisation feel uneasy. But the truth is, nonconformities are a normal, and useful, part of the audit process. In fact, they’re opportunities to improve, not red flags for failure. Here are the five most common nonconformities we see across industries, and why you shouldn’t […]
