While more and more companies publish information on their environmental performance, there is currently no standard to assess the credibility of that data. This is about to change: the International …
Supplier Sustainability Audits: How to alleviate the Burden for Suppliers
If you are in a sustainability department, supply chain management or procurement, you’ve probably seen it happen: when asked to pass a sustainability audit, some suppliers do whatever they can …
Preventing Product Fraud: IFS publishes practical Guide
In the past few years, almost every standard for food and consumer goods safety has incorporated additional requirements for combatting product fraud. This has left certified sites with many questions …
BRC Food Issue 8: New Clauses and Changes
After consultation with industry representatives and stakeholders, the current BRC Food Issue 7 will soon be replaced to reflect the current developments and emerging issues within the food industry. To …
Sustainability: Important Update of AA1000 Accountability Principles Standard now available
On May 10, AccountAbility published a new version of its AA1000 AcountAbility Principles Standard (AA1000AP: 2018). The standard is not only a commonly referenced framework for sustainability management, but also …
Energy Management: ISO 50001 Revision, Changes & Timeline
Since 2016, the ISO technical committee has been reviewing ISO 50001 to ensure that the standard continues to meet the changing needs of organizations. In order to understand the changes …