ISO9001:2015 your preparation for an assessment   ·         You need to prepare a system of documentation to meet the stated requirements of the ISO9001:2015 Standard. Although no longer a requirement of the standard we suggest that you develop a Quality Manual,...

Significant changes to ISO Standards   In September 2015 ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015:2015 were issued marking a major change in the format of ISO standards.  Although ISO27001 has used the same format the two most common management system standards will now...

What is issosmart™?   issosmart™ is an online tool to enable you to build your own tailored ISO compliant management system. The system enables you to build your own system in around 30 minutes. The system will contain all the documentation required to comply...

Grant Funding for ISO Certification   There are companies who are experts in sourcing grants towards the cost of our services with many sources of funding available. MAS funding (Manufacturing Advisory Service) grants of up to 50% or £3000 are available towards...

Attract new customers with ISO Certification   RKMS have provided examples where they have demonstrated increased sales and new business through accreditation: InterCity Cleaning Services Ltd secured a contract worth £0.5M within two months of achieving...

Why use a UKAS accredited certification body for ISO9001?   The benefits ISO 9001 can bring to your business may be obvious, but rushing into a quick solution could be a costly mistake. The path to ISO certification would normally involve the assistance of a...

What is ISO 9001:2015?   ISO9001:2015 is an International Quality Management Standard which companies can use to demonstrate their ability to meet their customer's requirements. Interested parties will be potential new customers and third party assessment bodies...

Who needs ISO 9001:2015?   It is not a necessity to become accredited to the ISO 9001 standard; however the advantages of working to the standard are great and could make the difference between your business turning a modest and a major profit. For more about the...

Who needs ISO 9001:2015?   Following the ISO9001:2015 quality management system through to certification helps your business to not only reap the benefits from becoming accredited, but it also provides the opportunity to streamline your business practices for...

What is a Quality Management System? A Quality Management System or 'QMS' is a system of interrelated processes and procedures that are used to define and control how quality policies are implemented and quality objectives are achieved. It is usually documented in a...