The UK Government is undertaking a major review of product safety legislation. Here, we assess some of the key findings from its consultation so far. A transition to a more risk-based approach to product safety and testing is a likely outcome of a wide-ranging review currently taking place in the UK. The UK Government’s Office…
Taking The Right Action on Audit Quality Management Andy Lau, an IRCA Registered Lead Auditor, examines why implementing the right corrective action is more important than simply being seen to take action. A common problem in today’s society is that it is often perceived as more important to be seen doing something, rather than showing…
Food Waste and Food Safety Management UK-based supermarket chain Morrisons is scrapping use-by dates on 90% of its own-brand milk, with the aim of reducing milk waste dramatically. How does such a move impact on quality standards? The facts around food waste in the UK make stark reading. According to the Waste & Resources Action…
Implementing ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management As pandemics, natural disasters, and cybercrime continue to impact our world, what’s certain is that nothing is certain. Being agile and prepared for any kind of disruption, therefore, is an essential business activity. ISO’s flagship standard for risk management, ISO 31000, is the world’s “go to” standard to support this,…
