Does your ISO 27001 Clause 4.1 currently mention climate change or the new UK employment rights? If your organisation holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification, or is currently working towards it, there is a strong chance that your Clause 4.1 – Understanding the Organisation and Its Context may need revisiting. Over the past year, there have been […]
Achieving ISO certification is a major milestone for any organisation, but maintaining that certification requires ongoing surveillance audits. These audits are conducted by your certification body to ensure your management system continues to meet the requirements of the relevant standard and is being applied consistently across the business. While surveillance audits are typically shorter than
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International trade depends on secure maritime routes and resilient port infrastructure. As vessels transit high risk regions and cargo moves through complex logistics networks, the integration of structured management systems becomes critical. ISO 28007 and ISO 9001 together provide a powerful framework for organisations delivering maritime and land based guarding services in ports and international
New ISO 14001 Is Almost Here And It Is Tougher on Lifecycle The 2026 revision of ISO 14001 will formally land next month. Scheduled for publishing in April 2026, the updated Environmental Management Systems standard sharpens its focus on lifecycle perspective, particularly within Clause 6 Planning. For UK manufacturers, this is not cosmetic. The message
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If your organisation operates an ISO 9001 or ISO 45001 management system, this needs your attention. Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, changes introduced by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 and subsequent updates mean that so-called “fire and rehire” tactics are now treated as automatically unfair dismissals in most circumstances. This is no
If you fabricate structural steel or aluminium for use in construction in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), compliance with BS EN 1090-1 is not optional. It is a legal gateway to placing load-bearing structural components on the market. Failure to comply can result in enforcement action, project suspension, reputational damage, and financial penalties. This
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The next revision of ISO 9001 is expected in September 2026. While the final draft has not yet been formally published, industry discussions and committee commentary suggest two dominant themes: If accurate, this represents a structural shift rather than a cosmetic update. Organisations that treat this as a minor wording refresh will struggle. Those that
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The Rise of Fire Safety Enforcement in 2026 Fire safety enforcement across England is entering a more robust phase. Following reforms introduced under the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022, a further regulatory shift is now confirmed. The Fire Safety Residential Evacuation Plans Regulations 2025 come into force on 6 April
For software agencies and government IT contractors, service quality is no longer a differentiator — it is a baseline expectation. Whether delivering SaaS platforms, bespoke development, managed services, or long-term public sector frameworks, clients want demonstrable control, predictability, and continual improvement. ISO/IEC 20000-1 provides that structure — without imposing unnecessary bureaucracy or excessive documentation. This
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With costs rising sharply in 2026, organisations are under pressure to do more with less. Yet many are still running separate ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems and paying for them three times over. That approach is no longer just inefficient. It’s financially reckless. An Integrated Management System (IMS), supported by CandyBox, is
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