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Organisations across manufacturing, services and education continue to improve their quality management systems. The new ISO 9001:2026 edition places renewed focus on clarity, quality culture, leadership and the separation of risks and opportunities.
Read about ISO 9001:2026 ↗Inspection bodies are enhancing impartiality, competence and reporting practices, particularly in high-risk sectors such as construction, oil & gas and critical infrastructure.
Explore ISO/IEC 17020 ↗Training can help applicants understand standards, develop internal capability and prepare for assessment. However, completing a course does not confer IASCB accreditation or approval. Applicants remain responsible for demonstrating competence through evidence.
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