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Update on Publication of ISO 45001
Sara Gulo | January 27, 2017
The International Standard ISO 45001 will not be released in 2017 as anticipated. Since DIS 1 did not obtain the necessary approval of more than 75%, the International Committee decided in June 2016 that a second draft standard (DIS 2) was required. However, the revision of the current draft stan... VIEW >
DQS Inc. Attains ISO 13485:2016 Accreditation
Sara Gulo | January 20, 2017
ISO 13485:2016 was released February 25, 2016, and DQS Inc. is proud to say that as of January 18, 2017, we have attained accreditation to offer certificates to this updated standard. Clients currently certified to ISO 13485:2003 are required to have their current certificate transitioned to ISO 134... VIEW >
IATF 16949 Revision
Sara Gulo | November 29, 2016
IATF 16949 available for purchasing; deadline for transition is 14 September 2018 IATF 16949 was published on October 3, 2016. From now on, organizations will need to adjust to the new requirements and start on their implementation. The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) further confirmed Se... VIEW >
IAQG 9120:2016 Support Materials and Webinars
Sara Gulo | November 10, 2016
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is pleased to announce the 2016 release of AS/EN 9120 Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Distributors standard to publication bodies. All certified organizations desiring to continue AS/EN 9120 certificatio... VIEW >
AS9100D is Now Published
Sara Gulo | September 23, 2016
We are excited to announce that the AS9100D (AS9100:2016) has been published. The standard can be purchased at: http://standards.sae.org/as9100d/ Please note revisions of AS9101, AS9110, and AS9120 are underway and expected to be released later this year. We will continue to provide transit... VIEW >
TS Standard Under Revision
Sara Gulo | September 8, 2016
As you all are aware, the IATF is working on a revision to the TS standard. They are working to try and accommodate all stakeholders, which is part of the reason it is taking so long. They had a draft standard ready when they went to Italy to present it to certification bodies, OEM’s and [&hel... VIEW >
TL 9000 R6 Updates
Sara Gulo | September 2, 2016
QuEST Forum has released the TL 9000:2016 (R6) standard. This standard has been updated based on the new ISO 9001:2015. The measurement handbook R5.0 is not changing right now, and the new standard will be effective from September 15, 2016. The organizations those are currently certified to the TL 9... VIEW >
Top 10 Challenges to Overcome for Implementing ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015
Sara Gulo | August 1, 2016
By: Ganesh Rao, President and CEO Certified organizations around the world are in the process of upgrading their management systems to comply with the 2015 revisions to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. Although the transition deadline of September 2018 looks far away, most organizations seek to com... VIEW >
Update on ISO/DIS 45001
Sara Gulo | July 29, 2016
The first Draft International Standard (DIS) for Occupational Health and Safety, ISO/DIS 45001, has failed to gain the necessary votes needed for approval. The development of ISO 45001 will now advance to a second DIS, which is expected in December 2016 or early 2017. Following the publication of t... VIEW >
Five Steps to a Successful 2015 Revision Upgrade Audit
Sara Gulo | May 2, 2016
Preparing for your ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 14001:2015 upgrade audit may initially seem like a daunting task, but DQS Inc. is committed to guiding our customers to a successful audit. While we have many resources available for our customers, below are five key steps we believe will help organizations at... VIEW >