Webinars

This webinar will provide an overview of the concept of risk-based thinking by defining risk and presenting the basic elements of a risk assessment process. Standard requirements related to risk will be reviewed across several management and technical ISO standards to demonstrate how risk-based thinking can be implemented in a management system. Many ISO standards…

What is impartiality and why is this important? During this webinar, impartiality will be defined and the purpose and benefits of impartiality discussed, with specific emphasis on how impartiality applies to accreditation, conformity assessment, and management systems. ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020 requirements specific to impartiality will be reviewed and several common potential risks to…

This short webinar discusses common problems for PTP, while introducing beneficial questions to ask when planning PTP participation. Engagement in proficiency testing is a compulsory activity for accredited laboratories.This does not mean that it is a welcome activity.Rather, it is frequently a source of stress amongst staff, significant cost for the Laboratory, and as an…

This Webinar is intended for anyone involved with counterfeit electronics inspections and tests, and anyone who would like to learn more about the programs for verification of test protocols with respect to Counterfeit Electronics. AS6171 general standard describes an assessment of the required procedures and documentation and application of specified test slash sheets used to…

This Webinar is intended for anyone who wants to understand the key differences between Accreditation and Certification. “Accreditation” and “Certification” are oftentimes used synonymously, and while related and equally important in the conformity assessment system, the two terms mean quite different things. Using the terms appropriately, allows for better understanding of conformity assessment and the…

This Webinar is intended for anyone who wants to understand the relationship between these two standards. Some might be asking, “What is the difference between ISO 14065:2020 – General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information, and ISO/IEC 17029 – Conformity assessment – General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies?”…

Whether your organization is certified to a management system standard, such as ISO 9001, or accredited to a technical standard, such as ISO/IEC 17025, training is a crucial step to ensuring personnel are competent in performing the activities and responsibilities assigned to them. ISO standards provide requirements for training and competence, but implementing these requirements…

Uncertainty and changes in everyday life have radically impacted us all during the past few years. While we have had to change the overall approach regarding where, when, and sometimes how we work, what hasn’t changed is the need to work competently, consistently, and impartially. Many organizations have navigated the uncertainty and changes seamlessly and…

Investing in continued learning is essential for individual and organizational survival. No organization can remain competitive without investing in training of their staff to the latest developments within their industry. No individual can expect to remain a valued employee without having up-to-date knowledge in their field. Knowledge not only provides the individual with the ability…

As conformity assessment standards are edited and reissued by ISO/CASCO, risk-based thinking is replacing the traditional preventive action requirements. Requirements for addressing risks and opportunities are incorporated into the management system requirements. The intention is to encourage organizations to use risk-based thinking as an ongoing activity to prevent nonconformities from occurring, as well as enhance…