In June 2019, IFS released Version 3 of the IFS Broker Standard. The new version reflects the changing expectations of the market with regard to product safety. Certified sites need …
DQS Auditor wins BRCGS Award for Auditor of the Year
As a certification and auditing body, our experienced auditors are our main asset. We are proud to report that Nadia Narine, lead auditor for DQS in North America, has been …
Anti-Bribery: Eight good reasons to implement ISO 37001
Barely three years old, the international standard for anti-bribery management systems is quickly becoming one of the key management systems standards across the globe. In this article, we will explain …
GFSI updates its benchmarking criteria: What can we expect?
“Safe food for consumers everywhere”. The vision of the Global Food Safety Initiative’s (GFSI) can only be put into practice if the requirements for food safety reflect the latest developments …
Is China a Supply Chain Risk? Learnings from the Jiangsu Explosion
On March 21, a devastating explosion occurred in a chemical plant in Xiangshui, Jiangsu, China. 78 people lost their lives, over 617 persons were injured. Sadly, the explosion is not …
Human Rights Due Diligence: Why Regulation is not a bad Idea
Will human rights due diligence become a mandatory legal requirement in Germany? Statements from various government representatives have indicated that additional regulation may be on its way. Heated reactions from …