AS 9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems AS 9100 is the international management systems standard for the Aircraft, Space and Defense (AS&D) industry. This standard provides suppliers with a comprehensive quality system for providing safe and reliable products to the aerospace industry. Not only has this, AS 9100 also addressed to civil & military aviation requirements. AS 9100 is used and supported by the world’s leading aerospace companies and throughout the supply chains. AS 9100 can be used by organizations across the aerospace sector, including design, manufacturing, and maintenance and distributing companies. These standards were developed to produce a harmonized platform to ensure that all operations in the supply chain are adhering to best practice.   Requirements of AS 9100 All the existing elements of ISO 9001 Aerospace sector-specific requirements. Business Risk & Opportunity for AS9001   Benefits of AS 9100 Reduce the risk product or service mistakes and fatal failures Demonstrate effective quality management to achieve a license to trade Get a listing in the Online Supplier Information System (OASIS) database Become a preferred supplier and gain customer and stakeholder trust Continually improve and win international growth opportunities. Aerospace Experienced Auditors (AEAs) identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction; Improved audit and surveillance efficiency; Reduced number of customer audits required, and a corresponding reduction in needed resources; Enhanced supplier performance due to higher quality, waste reduction, and a customer satisfaction focus; Streamlined documentation.   How can ELITE assist you? We provide AS 9100 management systems training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems.   We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management Systems Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management systems prior to final audit by your certification body Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management systems and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body     read more

ISO 37001:2016 Anti-bribery Management Systems ISO 37001 is an anti-bribery management systems standard published in October 2016.  It is designed to help an organization establish, implement, maintain, and improve an anti-bribery compliance programme.  It includes a series of measures and controls that represent global anti-bribery good practice. ISO 37001 is based on a four-step model and aligned with the ISO 19600 standard for Compliance Management Systems: Plan: identify anti-bribery obligations and evaluate compliance risks in order to develop a strategy, including measures to address any issues Do: implement measures and establish mechanisms to monitor their effectiveness Check: review the anti-bribery management program on the basis of the controls implemented Act: review and improve the program continually, ensuring cases of noncompliance are monitored and examined   Requirements of ISO 37001:2016 The organization must implement a series of measures and controls in a reasonable and proportionate manner to help prevent, detect, and deal with bribery, including: Anti-bribery policy Management leadership, commitment and responsibility Personnel controls and training Risk assessments Due diligence on projects and business associates Financial, commercial and contractual controls Reporting, monitoring, investigation and review ​Corrective action and continual improvement   Benefits of ISO 37001:2016 Assists a company in implementing an anti-bribery management systems, or in enhancing its existing controls, with the potential to reduce corporate risk and costs related to bribery. Helps provide assurance to the management and owners of a company, and to its funders, customers and other business associates, that the company has implemented internationally recognized good practice anti-bribery controls.  Helps in the event of an investigation to provide evidence to the prosecutors or courts that the company had taken reasonable steps to prevent bribery   How can ELITE assist you? We provide ISO 37001 management systems training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems. We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: 1.  Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management Systems 2.  Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels 3.  Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems 4.  Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation 5.  Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body 6.  Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training read more

ISO 22000:2018 has been published on 19 June 2018 The 2018 version of ISO 22000 was published on 19 June 2018. With this release, ISO 22000:2005 will be withdrawn. Companies certified to the ISO 22000:2005 standard have to transition their certificate to ISO 22000:2018, and there is a 3-year transition period until June 19 2021.   WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHANGES? • The high-level structure: in order to make life easier for businesses using more than one management system standard, the new version of ISO 22000 will follow the same structure as all the other ISO management system standards, the High-Level Structure (HLS). • The risk approach: the standard now includes a different approach to understanding risk. • The PDCA cycle: the standard clarifies the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, by having two separate cycles in the standard working together: one covering the management system and the other, covering the principles of HACCP. • The operation process: a clear description is given of the differences between key terms such as: Critical Control Points (CCPs), Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs) and Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs). *Source: www.iso.org   How can ELITE assist you? We can provide: • Awareness training to help you understand the requirements of ISO 22000:2018. • A gap analysis, which can be used to highlight the changes that will need to be made for transition from ISO 22000:2005 to ISO 22000:2018 certification. • Guidance to help you with the transition from ISO 22000:2005 to ISO 22000:2018 certification.   read more

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ISO 45001 UPDATE: ISO 45001:2018 STANDARD PUBLISHED On March 12, 2018, the final version of the new ISO 45001 standard was published by the International Standard Organization (ISO). Over 7 600 people die each day from work-related accidents or diseases – that’s over 2.78 million every year*. The burden of occupational injuries and diseases is significant, both for employers and the wider economy, resulting in losses from early retirements, staff absence and rising insurance premiums. To combat the problem, ISO has developed a new standard, ISO 45001, Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements, that will help organizations reduce this burden by providing a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions, all over the world. ISO 45001:2018 replaces OHSAS 18001:2007 as the globally recognized occupational health and safety management system certification standard. While it is similar to OHSAS 18001, the new ISO 45001 standard adopts the Annex SL top-level framework of all new and revised ISO management system standards.   *Source: iso.org Transition from OHSAS 18001:2009 to ISO 45001:2018 ISO 45001 is anticipated to replace OHSAS 18001 over three years following its publication. It uses the management system standard structure guideline Annex SL to allow for simplified integration with other management system standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. How to make the transition? • Obtain a copy of ISO 45001:2018. • Identify the gaps in your existing OHSAS 18001 system which need to be addressed to meet any new requirements. • Develop an implementation plan. • Ensure that any new competence needs are met and create awareness for all parties that have an impact on the effectiveness of the OHSAS. • Update the existing OHSAS to meet the new requirements and provide verification of its effectiveness. • Where applicable, liaise with your certification body for migration arrangements.   How can ELITE assist you? We can provide: • Awareness training to help you understand the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, Annex SL, Risk Based Thinking and Empowering Leadership. • A gap analysis, which can be used to highlight the changes that will need to be made for transition from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001:2018 certification. • Guidance to help you with the transition from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001:2018 certification.   read more