BRAND REPUTATION COMPLIANCE GLOBAL STANDARDS (BRCGS) The BRCGS for Food Safety is a product and process certification standard known for compliance with industry best practices. Developed with input from the industry, it provides a framework to manage product safety, integrity, legality and quality, and the operational controls for these criteria in the food and food ingredient manufacturing, processing and packing industry. It was the first standard to be GFSI benchmarked, as well as introduce food safety culture requirements, define food fraud, and reduce audit burden through additional modules. BRCGS certification is an internationally recognized mark of food safety and quality. Requirements of BRCGS ·       Ensuring consistency of the audit process ·       Providing a Standard that is flexible enough to allow extra voluntary modules to reduce the audit burden ·       Encouraging systems to reduce exposure to fraud ·       Promoting greater transparency and traceability in the supply chain ·       Encouraging adoption of the Standard in small sites and facilities where processes are still in development Benefits of BRCGS Recognized by many retailers around the world, reducing the burden of multiple audits. Allows organizations to demonstrate their commitment to food safety. Enables communication about food safety hazards within the organization and food supply chain. Reduced product recalls, complaints and rejected products. Increase customer confidence, opening new market opportunities. Ability for continual improvement of the systems.   How Can ELITE Help? We provide BRCGS training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems. We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: 1.  Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management System 2.  Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these           requirements to key personnel at all levels 3.  Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the                           implementation of systems 4.  Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation 5.  Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body 6.  Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training 7.  Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management system prior to final audit by your certification body 8.  Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management system and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body   read more

ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Using energy efficiently helps organizations save money as well as helping to conserve resources and tackle climate change. ISO 50001 supports organizations in all sectors to use energy more efficiently, through the development of an energy management systems (EnMS). The standard provides a framework of requirements to increase the efficient use of energy and continually improve energy management. It can be implemented individually or integrated with other management systems standards.   Requirements of ISO 50001:2018 Establishing an EnMS requires you to: Develop and implement an energy policy Identify your main energy users Set energy objectives and measurable targets Implement and operate programmes to meet these objectives and targets Check and take corrective action as required Review your system continually and improve where possible Continual improvement ensures you remain alert for new opportunities as they arise and exploit all areas where energy savings can be achieved.   Benefits of ISO 50001:2018 Savings in cost from efficient use of energy Promote energy management best practices Improve energy performance including its use, consumption and intensity Facilitate energy management improvements for greenhouse gases reduction Highlights organization commitment to effective energy use and environmental preservation   How can ELITE assist you? We provide ISO 50001 management systems training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems. We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management Systems Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management systems prior to final audit by your certification body Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management system and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body   read more

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management Systems ISO/IEC 27001 allows companies to demonstrate to existing and potential customers, suppliers and shareholders the integrity of data and systems and commitment to information security. It also allows companies to enforce information security and reduce the possible risk of fraud, information loss and disclosure.   Requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Clause 4: Context of the Organization Clause 5: Leadership Clause 6: Planning Clause 7: Support Clause 8: Operation Clause 9: Performance Evaluation Clause 10: Improvement   Benefits of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Improve the management of information security risks Enhance the protection of data critical to your business Increase confidence in your information and data management Minimise cost, time and efforts related to data recovery and maintenance Recognition for attaining the international level of information security level   How can ELITE assist you? We provide ISO/IEC 27001 management systems training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems.   We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management Systems Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management system prior to final audit by your certification body Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management system and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body read more

FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification   FSSC 22000 is intended for food safety certification of manufacturing processes of food ingredients and food products, uses the ISO 22000, related ISO/TS 22002 and PAS (Publicly Available Specification) 223 standards as its core requirements.  The FSSC 22000 certification scheme is supported by the European Food and Drink Association (CIAA) and the American Groceries Manufacturing Association (GMA). It is also recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Accreditation Bodies around the world. It is developed for the certification of food safety systems of organizations in the entire food chain that is involved in processing or manufacturing perishable animal products, perishable vegetal products, products with a long shelf life, (other) food ingredients like additives, vitamins, bio-cultures among others.   Requirements of FSSC 22000 Clause 4: Food Safety Management Systems Clause 5: Management Responsibility Clause 6: Resource Management Clause 7: Planning and realization of safe products Clause 8: Validation, verification and improvement of food safety management systems   Benefits of FSSC 22000: Increase access to more markets worldwide Ability to align with other ISO standards like ISO 9001 Demonstrate commitment to high levels of food safety Increase cost savings through lower rejects and wastages Improve operation efficiency through continual improvement process   How can ELITE assist you? We provide FSSC 22000 management systems training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems.   We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management Systems Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management system prior to final audit by your certification body Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management system and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body read more

AS 9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems AS 9100 is the international management systems standard for the Aircraft, Space and Defense (AS&D) industry. This standard provides suppliers with a comprehensive quality system for providing safe and reliable products to the aerospace industry. Not only has this, AS 9100 also addressed to civil & military aviation requirements. AS 9100 is used and supported by the world’s leading aerospace companies and throughout the supply chains. AS 9100 can be used by organizations across the aerospace sector, including design, manufacturing, and maintenance and distributing companies. These standards were developed to produce a harmonized platform to ensure that all operations in the supply chain are adhering to best practice.   Requirements of AS 9100 All the existing elements of ISO 9001 Aerospace sector-specific requirements. Business Risk & Opportunity for AS9001   Benefits of AS 9100 Reduce the risk product or service mistakes and fatal failures Demonstrate effective quality management to achieve a license to trade Get a listing in the Online Supplier Information System (OASIS) database Become a preferred supplier and gain customer and stakeholder trust Continually improve and win international growth opportunities. Aerospace Experienced Auditors (AEAs) identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction; Improved audit and surveillance efficiency; Reduced number of customer audits required, and a corresponding reduction in needed resources; Enhanced supplier performance due to higher quality, waste reduction, and a customer satisfaction focus; Streamlined documentation.   How can ELITE assist you? We provide AS 9100 management systems training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems.   We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management Systems Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management systems prior to final audit by your certification body Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management systems and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body     read more

ISO 37001:2016 Anti-bribery Management Systems ISO 37001 is an anti-bribery management systems standard published in October 2016.  It is designed to help an organization establish, implement, maintain, and improve an anti-bribery compliance programme.  It includes a series of measures and controls that represent global anti-bribery good practice. ISO 37001 is based on a four-step model and aligned with the ISO 19600 standard for Compliance Management Systems: Plan: identify anti-bribery obligations and evaluate compliance risks in order to develop a strategy, including measures to address any issues Do: implement measures and establish mechanisms to monitor their effectiveness Check: review the anti-bribery management program on the basis of the controls implemented Act: review and improve the program continually, ensuring cases of noncompliance are monitored and examined   Requirements of ISO 37001:2016 The organization must implement a series of measures and controls in a reasonable and proportionate manner to help prevent, detect, and deal with bribery, including: Anti-bribery policy Management leadership, commitment and responsibility Personnel controls and training Risk assessments Due diligence on projects and business associates Financial, commercial and contractual controls Reporting, monitoring, investigation and review ​Corrective action and continual improvement   Benefits of ISO 37001:2016 Assists a company in implementing an anti-bribery management systems, or in enhancing its existing controls, with the potential to reduce corporate risk and costs related to bribery. Helps provide assurance to the management and owners of a company, and to its funders, customers and other business associates, that the company has implemented internationally recognized good practice anti-bribery controls.  Helps in the event of an investigation to provide evidence to the prosecutors or courts that the company had taken reasonable steps to prevent bribery   How can ELITE assist you? We provide ISO 37001 management systems training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems. We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification: 1.  Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management Systems 2.  Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels 3.  Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems 4.  Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation 5.  Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body 6.  Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training read more

ISO 22000:2018 has been published on 19 June 2018 The 2018 version of ISO 22000 was published on 19 June 2018. With this release, ISO 22000:2005 will be withdrawn. Companies certified to the ISO 22000:2005 standard have to transition their certificate to ISO 22000:2018, and there is a 3-year transition period until June 19 2021.   WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHANGES? • The high-level structure: in order to make life easier for businesses using more than one management system standard, the new version of ISO 22000 will follow the same structure as all the other ISO management system standards, the High-Level Structure (HLS). • The risk approach: the standard now includes a different approach to understanding risk. • The PDCA cycle: the standard clarifies the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, by having two separate cycles in the standard working together: one covering the management system and the other, covering the principles of HACCP. • The operation process: a clear description is given of the differences between key terms such as: Critical Control Points (CCPs), Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs) and Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs). *Source: www.iso.org   How can ELITE assist you? We can provide: • Awareness training to help you understand the requirements of ISO 22000:2018. • A gap analysis, which can be used to highlight the changes that will need to be made for transition from ISO 22000:2005 to ISO 22000:2018 certification. • Guidance to help you with the transition from ISO 22000:2005 to ISO 22000:2018 certification.   read more