What Is a Quality Management System?
Quality is not an act, it is a habit. Aristotle said that long before ISO 9001 existed, but the sentiment remains pertinent to modern business….
ISO/FDIS 9000:2026—Quality Management Fundamentals & Vocab
Every brick, steel beam, and glass panel in a towering skyscraper must be flawless for it to stand resilient against the relentless forces of time…
When Does Quality Become Inefficient?
Quality becomes inefficient when over-applied or mismanaged because it can lead to inefficiencies, waste, and delays. Hence, it is paramount to know how to balance…
GMP for Pharmaceutical Excipients: NSF/IPEC/ANSI 363-2024:
What Are Pharmaceutical Excipients in NSF/IPEC/ANSI 363? Pharmaceutical excipients are essential to the safety, quality, and efficacy of drug products, as they impact a variety…
Why Should Organizations Adhere to AI Standards?
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a part of modern business, it is critical for organizations to establish a strategic AI framework that addresses current challenges…
Food Standardization: Why Safety & Quality Matter Globally
Since the beginning of human history, food safety has been a concern. In fact, it is believed that the first English food law—the Assize of…
How Is Your Favorite Halloween Candy Made?
There are an estimated 73.1 million trick-or-treaters under the age eighteen in the United States. Needless to say, there is no trick or treating without…
ISO 10004:2018—Quality Management for Customer Satisfaction
One of the key elements of an organization’s success is the customer’s satisfaction with the organization and its products and services. In fact, there is…
IAF MD 9:2022 – Changes in Medical Device Quality Management Systems
IAF MD 9:2022, Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems specifies normative criteria for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) auditing…