World Book Day is fast approaching (2nd March 2023), and it got the Mark1 team thinking – are you keeping your books to the standard of ISO 27001? In this blog, we will break down this standard, and explain how it can help you to maintain the processes that your clients expect. What is ISO…
The language surrounding ISO certification can seem daunting and complex – from long lists of numbered standards to a variety of acronyms. This week, we want to break down one particularly important example that governs the whole process of ISO conformity assessment: CASCO. What is CASCO? CASCO is the ISO committee that develops policy and…
After nine years, updates have been made to ISO 27001, which governs information security and privacy protection. In this blog, we will discuss what is new for <a href=”https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html”>ISO 27001</a> in 2022, and give some context into the standard as a whole. <h4>What is ISO 27001?</h4> First published in 1999 under the title BS 7799-2,…
At Mark1, we often discuss the benefits of ISO compliance, and the requirements of each standard– but what does that really mean? This week, we’re breaking down exactly what it means to be ISO compliant. How Do I Comply With ISO Standards? An ISO standard (of which there are over 24,000) is an international agreement…
Due to continued growth, we are looking to expand the Mark1 team, and as such are inviting applications for the post of ISO Management Consultant. The details of the role are below, to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to info@mark1systems.com. ISO Management Consultant Competitive salary & Benefits A bit about us We…
We’ve enjoyed some lovely weather recently, and as we look back at June, we hope you are all relaxing in the sunshine. Please take care of yourselves, though- last month saw the first level 2 heat-health alert of 2022, and temperatures are still high! Wimbledon began on the 20th of June, culminating in wins for…
At Mark1, we have over 20 years of experience in helping businesses across the UK achieve ISO certifications– and with our 100% first-time certification rate, you can trust our expertise. We believe that ISO compliance can be beneficial to any business, in any sector; so, we thought we would let our delighted clients do the…
There are many advantages to your business gaining UKAS Certified ISO Standards, both internal and external– but perhaps the most crucial element of the entire ISO framework, and the result that will likely benefit you the most is trust. Certifying compliance with international standards demonstrates to potential customers that your business values quality, attention to…
Welcome to our January update, we’ve made an excellent start to 2022! First of all, we’d like to introduce the latest addition to the family; this is our Irish Setter puppy, Paddy. He is settling in well, claiming hearts and treats alike— he’ll be running his own audits in no time. In the spirit of…
It’s World Quality Week, and to celebrate, we are taking a closer look at ISO 9001 – the most widely-recognised quality management standard across the globe. Being certified to this standard shows an organisation’s commitment to providing a product or service that consistently meets its customers’ requirements. So what is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is…