Accredited vs Non-Accredited ISO Certification: What’s the Difference? Most of the enquiries Equas receives come from businesses approaching ISO certification for the first time. Understandably, many describe themselves as complete newcomers to the process, with little idea of what building a management system involves or how the audit and certification process actually works. One question […]
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Why is ISO 27001 certification important for your business?
ISO 27001 is the global benchmark for the effective management of information assets. By adopting a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS) it enables organisations to avoid the costly penalties associated with non-compliance with data protection requirements and the financial losses resulting from data breaches. ISO 27001 certification gives both new and existing customers’ confidence […]
How to conduct an internal audit and when to use external resource
Internal Audits are a key component in ensuring that your management system(s) are being properly followed and maintained. For many organisations this can be a daunting task, especially given that internal audits must be conducted regularly in order to maintain ISO certification. As a result, the audits often take place in run up to their […]
ISO 9001 in 10 days for PPE Supplier
When the founder of Lasercut Works contacted us the business had recently received approval from the NHS for their range of PPE equipment, including visors, surgical masks, aprons and safety goggles. They were already operating at scale but wanted to introduce ISO 9001 into the business and achieve certification in a very short timescale. By […]
10 Business Benefits of ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 is the best known and most credible quality management standard. It shows that a business takes a lot of care when it comes to its products and services. Millions of businesses around the world are looking to implement this certification, but why? This article looks at the 10 benefits of having ISO 9001 […]
5 Most Commonly Asked Questions About ISO 9001
We are all experiencing unprecedented times, both personally and professionally. At Equas, we are fortunate that we can continue to operate at 100% capacity due to the nature of our business and delivery model, i.e. remote working. Our clients, both current and prospective, are not so fortunate. We are seeing some clients “hibernate” whilst others […]
Express Elevators Ltd gain certification
Express Elevators Ltd is an independent lift company, based in Shipley and operating across the whole of the UK, specialising in the maintenance and repair of all makes and types of lift equipment, installation of new lifts and the modernisation and refurbishment of existing equipment. With a view to retaining its membership of LEIA (the Lift and […]
Success in Sierra Leone
Westminster Aviation Security Services Ltd gains ISO 9001:2008 Westminster Aviation Security Services Ltd. (WASS), part of the managed services division of the Westminster Group Plc., is proud to announce that it has gained ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certification for its Aviation Security Services at Freetown International Airport (FNA) in Sierra Leone. Commenting on the achievement […]
M7 meets the grade with ISO Certification
M7 Managed Services combines managed services, technical capability around IBM infrastructure and financing to meet organisations’ IT requirements in innovative and cost-effective ways. M7 is proud to announce its UKAS-accredited certification to the internationally recognised Quality Management and Environmental Management standards – ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. M7 achieved this as a result of undertaking […]
Caring about Success
1st Care Nursing is a specialist nursing and domiciliary care agency based in Essex. When the company was taken over by its present owners in 2010 most of its documentation and processes were fragmented and poorly organised. The new owners wanted to put in a Quality Management System (QMS) that would enable them to aggregate […]
