The resources in our Systems Certification library will help you gain a better understanding of the certification process. If you have any questions on this information, please feel free to contact us. Whitepapers
Aerospace Quality Management Requirements Update: April 2009
Get up to speed on recent and proposed changes to management systems requirements, including AS9100, AS9104-1, and AS9101. An Introduction to ISO 22000
This article provides a concise background on the history and benefits of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems. ISO 9001:2008 Implementation
Gain insight and information that will help you prepare for a seamless transition, including the changes from ISO 9001:2000 to ISO 9001:2008. Using ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 to Gain a Competitive Advantage
You can use your organization’s QMS or EMS to grow your business, enter new markets, and create new supplier relationships. What You Need to Know About QC 080000
Learn about the history and purpose of QC 080000, the process of third-party certification, and how the specification corresponds with ISO 9001.
Case Studies
Building a QMS to deliver high-quality IT services
Tulip Telecom Limited, a data telecom and IT service provider, built their management system to ensure customer satisfaction and protect against potential security breaches. Management Systems in the Retail Industry
Joyalukkas Jewellery, the only jeweler in the UAE to be certified to both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, uses its management system to ensure high standards in quality and service across all its outlets. Managing rapid growth of a small business with a QMS
EmeSec, a small consulting company specializing in information security, has used its ISO 9001 certification as a foundation for corporate growth. Reaching new heights through quality management
Learn how space and defense contractor Aerojet expanded its QMS to be a multi-site system conforming to three standards. Articles
Busting ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification Myths
In this article, published in the December 2006 issue of Quality Digest, Intertek lead auditor Ray Ness outlines some of the myths and misconceptions that he has encountered when auditing to ISO/TS 16949. Expected Outcomes for Accredited Certification to ISO 9001 and Expected Outcomes for Accredited Certification to ISO 14001
The IAF has developed these statements of expected results from the perspective of customers and other interested parties. Six Steps to Certification
Certification by a third-party independent certification body, such as Intertek, can be accomplished in six steps. The State of ISO 14001
In this article, published in the December 2008 issue of Quality Digest, Intertek experts Jeffrey Eves and Tim Hack review the global trends and benefits of this environmental management system standard. The Third-Party Process: Waste of Resources or Added Value?
This article from ANAB explains the concept of accreditation and how it can benefit your organization's management system. Verifying the Effectiveness of Corrective Action
Craig Cochran describes how to verify corrective action in a thorough, professional, and time-efficient manner. When Your Life Depends on Software
In this article, published in the March 2009 issue of Quality Digest, Intertek auditor Hans Ericsson introduces the IEC 62304 standard for medical device software life-cycle processes. | 
