In response to the rising concerns regarding climate change, the International Standards Organisation (ISO) has taken a major step forward to make it a key consideration for certified companies.

The Affected Standards

The ISO standards affected by these updates include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 45001:2015 ISO 22301:2019, and ISO 50001:2018.

The Updates

To boost organisational awareness and continual improvement to climate change, ISO has introduced two key changes within Clause 4:

Original Clause: 4.1: “Understanding the organisation and its context. The organisation shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended result(s) of its management system.”

This clause now includes the statement: “The organisation shall determine whether climate change is a relevant issue.”

Original Clause: 4.2: Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties. The organisation shall determine:
• The interested parties that are relevant to the management system.
• The relevant requirements of these interested parties.
• Which of these requirements will be addressed through the management system.”

This clause now includes the statement: “Note: Relevant interested parties can have requirements related to climate change.”

What Does This Mean for Your Business

If the organisation already holds certification to one of these standards, they will not need a new certificate issued and there is no need to transition to a new version of the standard. The focus is on enhancing the scope and effectiveness of existing certifications to encompass climate change considerations.

However, the organisation is now required to ensure that climate change considerations are embedded within the fabric of their management system(s).

The approach acknowledges that the relevance and impact of climate change can vary significantly across different industries, organisational scopes, and geographical locations. Therefore, the business must determine whether climate change is relevant or not and if so, they will need to ensure that climate change aspects and risks are considered within their management system(s).

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Shrewsbury Juniors U10 Girls football team wearing their new training kit sponsored by ISO-Cert Online Ltd

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New training kit sponsorship to support grassroots football

19/10/2023

ISO-Cert Online Ltd is proud to announce a new training kit sponsorship deal, to support a local grassroots football team.

Shrewsbury Juniors U10 Girls plays in the Shropshire Girls’ Football League. Its home is Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club, which dates back to 1977. Boasting over 25 teams, it provides grassroots football opportunities for the people of Shrewsbury and beyond. Likewise, it encourages children of all ages to join in.

Nationally, women’s and girls’ football has seen a lift in interest over the last few years, following the success of the England team in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro championships.

“Youth football plays a valuable role in building confidence, self-esteem as well as the development of important life skills. But the nights drawing in and temperatures dropping can be a deterrent for the players to keep up their attendance. With this training kit sponsorship, we are delighted to have contributed to ensuring that the players have a smart kit that’s warm and dry. This will help them to continue enjoying their practice sessions and for the club to develop talent for the future.

“We wish the players and the management team the best of luck this season. We’ll be supporting you all the way and following your progress!”
Steve Weaver, Director at ISO-Cert Online Ltd

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Update on the extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

25/08/2023

Manufacturers across the UK will be pleased with the latest update on the extension of CE mark recognition for businesses. The UK government has confirmed that British firms will be able to continue the use of CE marking alongside UKCA indefinitely.

These updates apply to the 18 regulations that fall under the Department for Business and Trade. These are:

toys
pyrotechnics
recreational craft and personal watercraft
simple pressure vessels
electromagnetic compatibility
non-automatic weighing instruments
measuring instruments
measuring container bottles
lifts
equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
radio equipment
pressure equipment
personal protective equipment (PPE)
gas appliances
machinery
equipment for use outdoors
aerosols
low voltage electrical equipment

What should you do?

For now, you don’t need to do anything. Information is available on the government website. But, rest assured, we will update our clients on any further developments concerning CE and UKCA marking.

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Update on revisions to ISO 9001:2015

16/08/2023

Do you hold, or are you thinking of seeking, ISO 9001 certification? If so, you’ll want to know about the results of a recent meeting of the ISO/TC 176/SC 2. The ISO subcommittee for Quality Systems convened for a ballot about an update on revisions to ISO 9001:2015.

The much-anticipated vote determined whether or not a revision of the ISO 9001 standard should go ahead sooner rather than later. Although the next scheduled review is not until 2026, the committee voted to start a revision now.

What are the next steps?

The comforting news is that any changes won’t happen quickly, despite this decision. Before any changes can take place:

A working group to manage the project will need to be established.
The draft design specification will be circulated to all members of the subcommittee for comments. The working group will discuss these in due course.

What should you do?

For now, you don’t need to do anything. Even when the revisions to ISO 9001:2015 are introduced, you won’t have to adopt it straightaway. Once it is rolled out, we expect that certified organisations will have up to three years to switch. At least, that was grace period available after the last update (from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015). This would seem a reasonable transition period in advance of the current version becoming obsolete.

Rest assured, we will update our ISO certified clients on any further developments which will affect your ISO 9001 certification.

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ISO-Cert Online Ltd achieves Cyber Essentials certification

05/05/2023

ISO-Cert Online Ltd, a trusted provider of ISO standard certification to SMEs in the UK and abroad, is proud to have achieved a new certificate of its own, having been award Cyber Essentials certification.

Online fraud continues to blight businesses and individuals. Additionally it has never been more sophisticated or damaging. This government-backed and industry-supported scheme helps organisations protect themselves against common online threats.

The Cyber Essentials audit includes a series of independent assessments of the company’s processes and procedures. These relate to firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and security update management.

Just as ISO certification reflects a business’ commitment to managing and improving elements of its operations, this endorsement gives clients peace of mind in ISO-Cert Online Ltd’s own dedication to cyber security and protecting their data.

“By achieving the Cyber Essentials certification, we aim to provide reassurance to our clients and suppliers that they can have confidence that we “practise what we preach” in terms of managing sensitive information in a responsible and secure manner.”
Steve Weaver, Director at ISO-Cert Online Ltd

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ISO-Cert Online Ltd supports local warm space‘s success

03/03/2023

As the cost-of-living crisis tightens its grip all over the country, with many concerned about funding life’s essentials, a team of community-minded friends in Montgomery have set up a warm space for residents to enjoy. And local business ISO-Cert Online Ltd was keen to offer support.

The warm space is held every Monday and Thursday from 9.30am – 4pm at The Montgomery Institute, providing an inclusive and welcoming hub for people to enjoy warmth, food, good company and even Wi-Fi for those who would like to bring their laptop and work in a friendly environment.

Since the initiative started It’s been heart-warming to see the community come together to make a positive difference to local residents. Contributions have included financial donations, as well as plenty of freshly grown fruit and vegetables and home-baked goodies. Furthermore, the sessions made available to residents have been well attended and are proving extremely popular.

“Montgomery is well-known for its community spirit. As a local business, when we heard about the new warm space, we thought it was a great initiative for anyone who would like a warm drink or meal, or a good chat to combat loneliness without worrying about energy costs. We are delighted to be involved and hope that our financial donation contributes towards the winter warmer group’s future goals.”
Claire Howard, Director at ISO-Cert Online Ltd

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ISO-Cert Online Ltd appoints new Head of Marketing

28/02/2023

ISO-Cert Online Ltd is delighted to announce that Nicky Gascoigne has joined the company in the brand-new position of Head of Marketing.

Nicky has spent the majority of her 20+ year career in financial and professional services, most recently Hinckley & Rugby Building Society and Markel International. She brings particular expertise in digital marketing, customer engagement and project delivery.

In her new role, she will be leading the marketing strategy across the business, including ISO certification, consultancy and training solutions.

Nicky commented: “I am so pleased to join such a dynamic and forward-thinking company. As businesses continue to embrace technology and digital operations, ISO-Cert Online has shown itself to offer exactly what they need to become more efficient, productive and successful.”

“Nicky’s appointment is an exciting development for the business. We have ambitious plans and I’m confident that her impressive blend of skills and experience will be invaluable in strengthening the organisation.”
Claire Howard, Director at ISO-Cert Online Ltd

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ISO-Cert Online Ltd announces training kit sponsorship

01/02/2023

ISO-Cert Online Ltd is backing girls’ grassroots football by sponsoring the training kit of a local team.

SAHA Panthers Under-9s Girls’ team, based in Shrewsbury, has nearly 20 players. Women’s and girls’ football has been growing in popularity for a number of years but has attracted a recent surge in interest following the success of the England team in the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro championship.

“As a local business, with an office in Montgomery, Powys, we look for ways to give back to the community. My granddaughter plays in the Under-9s team and it offers girls a great opportunity to learn about teamwork, keep fit and grow their confidence. Our sponsorship provides warm, new training kit which will ensure that the players continue to take part, whatever the weather.

We wish them well for the rest of the season and look forward to a long partnership with the team.”
Steve Weaver, Director at ISO-Cert Online Ltd

Ben Weaver, the team’s Manager said, “Funding local teams can be a challenge. Sponsorships such as this from ISO-Cert Online give clubs like ours a real boost and help us to develop talent for the future.”

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Changes to ISO Standards

New training kit sponsorship to support grassroots football

New tree planting partnership to help protect the environment

Update on the extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

What should you do?

Update on revisions to ISO 9001:2015

What are the next steps?

What should you do?

ISO-Cert Online Ltd achieves Cyber Essentials certification

ISO-Cert Online Ltd supports local warm space‘s success

ISO-Cert Online Ltd appoints new Head of Marketing

ISO-Cert Online Ltd announces training kit sponsorship

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