The ISO Show

Risk Assessments are a legal requirement under regulations related to the Health & Safety At Work Act here in the UK. It's a task that may have many rolling their eyes, but they do provide valuable insight into potential risks for any working environment.  However, the mistake many make is the overcomplication of risk assessments. Many businesses operate under the assumption that every possible th...

Putting work into Quality Management doesn't stop once you achieve ISO 9001. Continual Improvement is at the heart of every ISO Standard, but sometimes it's hard to know what good looks like beyond certification. This is where Guidance Standards can lend a hand. ISO 9004 provides guidance for Quality Management Systems, and though its current iteration was published in 2018, its advice is more ali...

The need for Information Security has only increased as we become more dependent on technology to keep things running smoothly. Even in industries such as construction, which many may have assumed were largely exempt. While not common, there are a few within the construction space that have taken the initiative to implement best practice information security Standards, such as todays' guest, AmcoG...

Many of you will be familiar with ISO 9001, the leading Quality Management Standard, which provides a solid foundation for managing any business. However, for certain industries, ISO 9001 alone is not enough. The built environment is one such sector, as it requires more rigorous controls to keep projects on track, ensuring safety of all involved and processes that enable documented accountability...

Many businesses do not own the property they operate in, this can lead to complex questions over who has ownership over certain property and facility related legal obligations. Managing areas such as waste transfer, electrical, gas and aircon servicing etc could feasibly be managed by both landlords and those leasing the property, and it's important to establish who manages what to ensure all lega...

There has been a lot of buzz around the upcoming Universal Project currently in development in Bedfordshire. It's estimated to generate around £50 billion in economic benefit, along with the creation of 20,000 jobs during its construction, and a further 8,000 jobs once it's operational. It's undoubtedly brought a lot of eyes towards the smallest county in the UK, and with it a lot of opportunity f...

AI can be fantastic for relieving a lot of administrative burdens, allowing individuals to focus on more complex tasks that need a human touch. However, many are all too quick to install and integrate, which can lead to crucial vetting processes being skipped. So many applications have also integrated various AI features, and while you may have vetted the software before these were available, thos...

The path towards becoming an ISO consultant is often a meandering one. It's not often a career that many aspire to, yet despite that, there are still thousands of ISO professionals worldwide. We're continuing with our mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges they face while helping clients achieve ISO certi...

Everyone who goes to work should have the right to go home after work. This is a sentiment that wasn't necessarily formally recognised until the 1970's here in the UK.   Health & Safety often gets mocked for overly cautious or seemingly onerous tasks to meet certain regulations and Standards today, however these are in place for a reason. They save lives, plain and simple. In this episode, Ian Bat...

Anyone that has undergone the ambitious task of Implementing an ISO Standard will know how much work goes into creating and maintaining a single ISO certification. Now imagine juggling seven ISO certifications! There's a key difference between those that simply collect badges and those that see the value each ISO certification can bring, as every Standard has their own requirements and guidance to...

Watch the video interview here Carbon verification is quickly becoming a necessary step for many businesses, whether due to regulatory compliance, market demand or as part of a voluntary scheme. The drivers for this demand are varied, as is the approach many take for their path towards carbon verification. This can look very different depending on the industry you operate in and can be difficult t...

How often have you heard someone say they aspire to be an ISO consultant? Likely not at all! That's not surprising as it's quite a niche world to find yourself in, yet despite that, there are still thousands of ISO professionals worldwide. We're continuing with our mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges t...

Most ISO Standards are designed with implementation flexibility in mind. They set the framework without specifying an exact method to meet requirements, giving businesses the freedom to implement them how they see fit. One of the key requirements you can't escape, however, is documentation. This is more than a list of key documents you must have in place, it encompasses how you develop, control an...

Most ISO Standards take what's known as a 'risk-based approach', which focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks while capitalising on opportunities. The methods for managing risk can be very varied, and many make the mistake of treating it as a separate task rather than as an integrated part of your existing processes. In this episode, Ian Battersby explains what risk mana...

Information is increasingly becoming the number one priority for businesses. With so many of us reliant on tech to stay in operation, there is an inevitable increase in data breaches and incidents year-on-year. The addition of new AI driven technology has added a new layer of complexity to the information security landscape, regarding both the new risks using the technology brings as well as falli...

Watch the video interview here Europe is only partially on track to meet its 2030 environment and sustainability objectives, and while some objectives are being scaled back, we are seeing the introduction of more regional regulations that require tangible annual sustainability reporting.  Businesses that have built sustainability into their way of working from the start are leading the charge and...

For those in the automotive industry, namely suppliers working with European OEM's, you're likely familiar with TISAX but not necessarily with the Standard that many of its requirements originate from. ISO 27001 is the leading Information Management Standard, and its Annex A forms the basis of TISAX, however there are many differences between the two. For Automotive suppliers looking to create a m...

The modern automotive industry faces many new challenges, as vehicles evolve with more complex data requirements and supply chains become increasingly interconnected, major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) require certain Standards as a mark of trust from potential suppliers. Currently, this trust is codified in TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange). For businesses that h...

Watch the full video interview here Annual sustainability and ESG reporting is now becoming a necessity for many businesses, whether driven by region specific regulations and legislation, industry expectations or client demand.  However, doing so is definitely easier said than done. It requires a complex network of data being gathered from multiple sources which then needs to be collated, analysed...

A Standard like ISO 14001 may seem more appropriate for large enterprises looking to address their environmental footprint, however it can apply to any business no matter the size. All businesses produce waste, and we can all do more to save energy, resources and money in the process. For some SME's, tackling resource wastage through effective environmental management can make a huge difference. S...

An ISO Management System can't survive without Leadership engagement. It was seen as such an essential aspect that 'Leadership commitment' became a key requirement of many ISO Standards back in 2015 when the Annex SL format was adopted. It's easy to see why. An effective Management System will provide vital information for top management to make decisions on processes, policies and strategic direc...

Internal Audits are a key part of any ISO Implementation journey, they are also a necessary vehicle to drive continual improvement. For those with more mature ISO Management Systems, it can be easy for Internal Audits to become a bit of a rinse and repeat exercise. This can lead to stagnation of meaningful results, especially if you're asking the same people the same questions year on year. So how...

It's been a busy year for ISO Standards, with that set to ramp up in 2026 thanks to upcoming Standard transitions. Before we dive into a new year, we'd like to take a step back and highlight some of the key ISO milestones from 2025.   In this episode, Steph Churchman, Communications Manager at Blackmores, looks back at the major Standard updates from 2025, including changes to existing Standards,...

AI has become inescapable over the past years, with the technology being integrated into tools that most people use every day. This has raised some important questions about the associated risks and benefits related to AI. Those developing software and services that include AI are also coming under increasing scrutiny, from both consumers and legislators, regarding the transparency of their tools....

When embarking on your ISO journey, a crucial first step is evaluating your current level of compliance and identifying what gaps need to be filled to gain certification or fully align with a Standard. This is typically done by conducting a Gap Analysis. This exercise sets the foundations for your ISO Implementation project, from setting key actions and objectives, to resourcing and establishing a...