ISO 14001 is the principal management system standard which specifies the requirements for the formulation and maintenance of an EMS. This helps to control your environmental aspects, reduce impacts and ensure legal compliance. ISO 14001 is accompanied by ISO 14004 Environmental Management Systems – General Guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques. The standard covers…
The occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, ISO 45001 is a new international standard. Whether you are currently working to BS OSHAS 18001 or country specific standards such as ANSI/ASSE Z10 2012, CAN/CSA-Z1000-14, AS/NZS 48001:2001 or others, you can upgrade to ISO 45001 now. As an international standard, ISO 45001 crosses geographic, political, economic,…
A Quality Management System (often called a QMS) can be designed according to many different sets of requirements. If the QMS is certified, this means that a Certification Body (sometimes called a Registrar) has done an audit against the requirements of the QMS, and also holds ongoing routine audits of the system to ensure the QMS is…
Amfori BSCI stands for Business Social Compliance Initiative was developed in 2003, by amfori, a leading global business association for open and sustainable trade, aiming to support companies enhance human prosperity, use natural resources responsibly and drive open trade globally. With an amfori BSCI audit you open up new marketing possibilities. By adhering to the…
SA8000 is an auditable certification standard that encourages organizations to develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace to demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers. It was developed in 1989 by Social Accountability International, formerly the Council on Economic Priorities, by an advisory board consisting of trade unions, non-government organization,…
WRAP stands for Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production is the world’s largest independent factory-based social compliance certification for the apparel, textile, footwear and the sewn products sector. Wrap Certification principles are generally based on the workplace regulation and local laws. The program monitors and certifies lawful, ethical and safe manufacturing all over the world by certification….
ISO 37001 is the new international standard designed to help organizations implement an Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS). Certification according to ISO 37001 proves your responsible approach to ensure ethical business practices and procedures throughout your organization to gain trust and confidence throughout your entire value chain as well as strengthen your brand in competitive markets….
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. The criteria catalogue is updated at least once a year and expanded with new scientific knowledge or statutory requirements. It is not easy for manufacturers and customers to keep…