Compliance News

ISO standards offer solutions at 6th World Water Forum

19 March 2012

How ISO standards can offer solutions to vital water challenges is at the heart of a workshop to be held on 13 March 2012 in conjunction with the 6th World Water Forum, in Marseille, France – one of the world’s largest events on the subject.

Fully Networked Car 2012 sets priorities for new ITS standards agenda

19 March 2012

Vehicle connectivity and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) applications are the key priorities where standards development is needed to meet industry needs.

IEMA Welcomes Government Action on Resource Security

19 March 2012

The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) welcomes today’s launch of Government’s Resource Security Action Plan (RSAP), which demonstrates clear action to highlight both the resource threats faced by UK business and a partnership approach to reducing such risks.

Rise in ‘shisha bars’ prompts health warning on dangers of waterpipe smoking

19 March 2012

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has joined the British Heart Foundation to voice concern about the dangers associated with shisha smoking

ISACA and SFIA Foundation Partner to Map CISA and CISM Certifications to Skills Framework for the In

19 March 2012

Rolling Meadows, IL, USA — The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), a model for matching the skills of the IT workforce to the needs of the business, has recognized two ISACA certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

RIDGEONS IS AWARDED CERTIFICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

19 March 2012

Ridgeons in Saffron Walden has achieved ISO 14001 certification for ‘Environmental Management’, with leading body BM TRADA Certification - further demonstrating the company’s commitment to developing its environmental performance.

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Acquires Leading Food Laboratory in Turkey

19 March 2012

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS), a world leader in quality assurance, product testing, certification, inspection, and audits, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kontrollab Gida / Su, Cevre Analiz Laboratuvari ve Hijyen Denetim Tic. Ltd. Sti., one of the leading food testing laboratories in Turkey.

ScottishPower Renewables Selects Intertek METOC for Pioneering Wave and Tidal Projects

19 March 2012

Specialist marine consultancy chosen for Orkney demonstration projects.

LRQA accredited to certify the CAS(T) telecoms scheme

19 March 2012

LRQA has been accredited to certify to CAS(T), the latest information security management standard that is specific to the UK telecoms industry.

SGS Provides Construction Materials Testing For Pacific Highway Upgrade Project In Australia.

19 March 2012

Any defects, no matter how small, in the materials used for new road construction can lead to serious accidents when the road is in operation.

NSAI launches online portal for Ireland’s 230,000 SME’s

16 March 2012

More than 200,000 small and medium sized enterprises employ over 655,000 people, more than half the private sector workforce, and contribute €10 billion to the Exchequer each year.

LRQA accredited to certify the CAS(T) telecoms scheme

12 March 2012

LRQA has been accredited to certify to CAS(T), the latest information security management standard that is specific to the UK telecoms industry.

ISO/IEC guide upgrades safety aspects in medical device standards

05 March 2012

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) have just published a new, improved guide to help standards writers address safety aspects in medical device standards even more thoroughly.

Up-and-coming local film producer awarded

05 March 2012

A 28-year-old talented, local film producer was awarded for his commitment to occupational health and safety, at an award ceremony, in London, yesterday.

ASIS International Addresses Violence in Schools

05 March 2012

Alexandria, Va. – In the wake of the recent active-shooter tragedy in Ohio, ASIS International (ASIS), the largest organization for security management professionals worldwide, is delivering a 60-minute webinar entitled “Reducing Risk of Violence in Schools” on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

Leading Cybersecurity Certification Groups Form Industry Collaborative

05 March 2012

Cybersecurity Credentials Collaborative features major ISO-accredited IT security, privacy and related organizations; priorities include advocacy, research and improving skills

MACCANN & BYRNE NOW OFFERS FSC® & PEFC CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

05 March 2012

MacCann & Byrne Ltd, timber suppliers based in Athboy, County Meath, Ireland, have been awarded joint FSC and PEFC chain of custody certification by BM TRADA.

EXOL LUBRICANTS ACHIEVES ISO CERTIFICATION

05 March 2012

Exol Lubricants Ltd has achieved certification to the internationally-recognised ISO 14001 environmental management standard with BM TRADA, supporting the company’s commitment to minimising the impact of its operations upon the environment.

BSI Gains Swift Accreditation by ANAB to ISO/IEC 17021:2011 Press release

05 March 2012

USA, Reston, VA and UK, London) - BSI Group (BSI), the world’s leading registrar and provider of risk-based solutions designed to protect brand and reputation, is one of the first certification bodies (CBs) to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17021:2011.

Webinar: REACH and GHS Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Requirements

05 March 2012

Lake Forest, CA – Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, today announced that it has been accredited by the IECEE, the Worldwide System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components, to issue IEC Certification Body (CB) reports for Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) modules to IEC 62108.