The objective of this certification is to improve efficiency and bring structural stability to an organization. This standard implements the quality management system, which ensures the overall sustainable growth of an organisation. Features defined by it are necessary for consistent flow of products and services to customers adhering to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The…
ISO 14001:2004 is a standard dedicated to Environmental Management System(EMS). It defines major guidelines and polices which assist the organization to protect environment. It includes legal and other requirements which directly fits the identified environmental aspects. However, it excludes defining specific environmental performance criteria. The organization conforming to this standard must ensure that it is…
ISO 22000:2005 standard specifies all the requirements related to a Food Management System(FMS). It deals with food safety throughout the food chain including the step of final consumption. It ensures the safety of food from all types of hazards which makes it safe for human consumption. A framework of structured management system is required to…
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 MLC is a broad international labour convention which specifies rights of seafarers. It was included in the International National Labour organization under article 19 of its constitutions together with SOLAS, STCW and MARPOL as the fourth pillar of International Maritime Law. Therefore, it aims for working as an effective tool for…
CE Marking stands for a French Phrase “”Conformité Européene ” meaning “European Conformity”. Initially, the term “EC Mark” was used for it but later in 1993 under Directive 93/68/EEC, it was officially changed to “CE Marking”. This marking certifies that a product has matched all the EU standards related to health, safety and environment and therefore…
It is believed that the term ‘organic’ came into existence in 1940. It was introduced by Northbourne in the book Look to the Land where it referred to a farm with biological completeness and balanced organic life. Organic Certification can be applied to any business which directly deals with food production. The term organic is…
