Category: ISO Standards
ISO 14001-Clause 4.2: Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
EnvironmentThis is the second in a series of blogs, in which we will describe what is required by an organization so that it may meet the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. In this blog we will continue to look at Clause 4: Context of the organization, focussing on Clause 4.2: Understanding…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
EnvironmentISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – requirements with guidance for use An organization may want to improve its environmental performance but find it difficult to do so in an efficient and effective manner. ISO 14001:2015 is a recognised method for identifying and addressing environmental performance. With over 300,000 certifications issued…
Read MoreThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Context of ISO 27001
information SecurityThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was approved by the European Parliament on 14 April 2016 and replaced European Directive 95/46/EC. The Data Protection Act 2018 (SI No. 7 of 2018) was signed into law on 24 May 2018, to coincide with the coming into effect of Regulation (EU) 2016/679…
Read MoreGeneral Principles and Requirements of Food Law – Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Food SafetyGeneral Requirements of Food Law The European parliament lays down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety through Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. The intention of this piece of legislation is to protect human health…
Read MoreEuropean Commission Hygiene of Foodstuffs Regulations 2006 & Amendment Regulations 2009 – 2018: Changes & Impacts
Food SafetyEuropean Commission Hygiene of Foodstuffs Regulations 2006 & Amendment Regulations 2009 – 2018: Changes & Impacts The European Communities (Hygiene of Foodstuffs) Regulations 2006 (SI No. 369 of 2006) imposes obligations on the food industry in respect of the hygiene of food related products including the general hygiene requirements, HACCP…
Read MoreImproving Worker Consultation & Participation – ISO 45001:2018
ISO StandardsImportance of Worker Consultation & Participation in Development of OH&S Management System or H&S Policies The effectiveness of the OH&S management system can only be enhanced by developing a culture of worker consultation & participation within the organisation. Generally, people will cooperate and engage more willingly with an OH&S management…
Read MorePractical Ways of Demonstrating Top Management Involvement in ISO 45001 for OH&S Management System
ISO StandardsImportance of Top Management Leadership and Commitment toward OH&S Management System Leadership, commitment and active support from top management are critical for the success of the OH&S management system and for the achievement of its intended outcomes. A culture that supports an organisation’s OH&S management system is largely determined by…
Read MoreISO Ireland Exhibition
Compliance ManagementAntaris recently participated in the ISO Ireland Exhibition that took place place on the 18th of September at Croke Park in Dublin. The agenda included the discussion of four ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & ISO 50001. The main goal of the event was to bring together…
Read MoreISO Survey Results 2017
Compliance ManagementISO Survey 2017 Findings On an annual basis the International Standards for Organisation (ISO), carry out a ISO survey looking at the number of valid certificates to ISO management standards (such as ISO 50001 and ISO 9001) reported by a country for that year. ISO themselves do not provide a…
Read MoreISO 41001:2018 – The World’s First International Facilities Management System (FMS) Standard
ISO StandardsISO 41001:2018, the international facilities management system (FMS) standard, was released in April 2018. This is the first FMS standard to be published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). Previous facility management standards were European Standards, published by the British Standards Institute (BSI) in 2006. ISO 41001:2018 has not…
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