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EAGLE's Client Newsletter
January 2024
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New EAGLE Employees
EAGLE would like to announce these new employees who joined the team in Q3/Q4 2023:
- Tierra Freeman | Marketing Intern
- Jean Horstman | Office Coordinator
- Yuri McGhie | Certification Manager
- Chuck Russo | Director of Business Development
- Nate Schall | Help Desk Support
- Madison Terry | Certification Support (part-time)
- Kellie Worrell | Certification Manager
IQNET Association Year-End Meeting
In November 2023, EAGLE's president, Brad Shillito, attended the IQNET Association Year-End Meeting in Fortaleza. On a positive note, he's got some sunshine in Brazil. On the downside, he missed the Thanksgiving turkey dinner!
Successful Leaders in the TIC Industry
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
Red Swan Partners ("RSP") is a dedicated M&A Advisory company focused on the Testing, Inspection and Certification ("TIC") market, offering a range of solutions aimed at helping businesses grow and develop in the right direction. In this exclusive interview, EAGLE's very own Chairman Emeritus, Skip Greenaway, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience.
Proud to be an EAGLE and Going Home to Nest!
Contributed by Nancy Berger-Turner | Senior Business Development Manager
They say all good things must come to an end and unfortunately, EAGLE will soon have to say goodbye to one of its most influential Business Development Managers, Nancy Berger-Turner, who will officially be retiring on March 29th.
Celebrating 2023 World Standards Day with a Reflection on the Strength of ISO 45001:2018
Contributed by Jack Hamilton | Senior Business Development Manager
World Standards Day was celebrated on October 14th. The theme supported SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. As part of the celebration, read this blog from Jack Hamilton with a reflection on the strength of ISO 45001:2018.
Client Obligation for Notification
(Document 5 Update)
Contributed by Kelly Abbott | Director of Certification & Technical Services
We appreciate your continued partnership with EAGLE and would like to bring your attention to an essential aspect of our collaboration – Client Obligation as outlined in our agreement.
Food Sub-series | Ep1: “The role of Accreditation in the Food sector”
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
The first podcast from the Food Sub-series – Ep1: “The role of Accreditation in the Food sector” has now been released and is available on various podcast channels, including Spotify (button below). All other episodes are available here.
JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
The 23rd Japan Quality Assurance (JQA) Organization's Environmental Children’s Drawing Contest for children aged 7 to 15 years old held the final screening and judging on June 15, 2023 (IQNET was represented by President Alexandru Stoichitoiu). Among the 9,947 entries from 83 countries and regions, a total of 173 excellent works were selected, given honorable mention, and awarded with best prizes.
The winning entries were announced and published on the contest website here.
Delivering Sustainability Assurance through Effective Standards and Accredited Conformity Assessment
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
IAF, ISEAL, UNDP, IIOC, IQNET Association, and TIC Council have published a joint statement on sustainability assurance. The statement emphasizes the vital role of consensus-based standards and accredited conformity assessment in addressing sustainability challenges.
IATF Updates
Contributed by Caitlin Jefferson | Senior Certification Manager
EAGLE would like to share recent IATF updates which include Renault Group's CSRs, new Sanctioned Interpretations, process map reminder, results from the AIAG Quality Summit, and info on APQP and control plan manuals.
Smart Farming: The Transformative Potential of Data-Driven Agriculture
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
The data revolution is underway in agriculture. The transformative potential of smart farming in addressing the complex challenges that our world faces today cannot be underestimated. Smart farming and precision agriculture leverage technologies like agricultural drones, robotics, IoT sensors, GPS and farm management information systems to improve production efficiency.
Attention AS 9100 & AS 9120 Certified Organizations
Contributed by April Leonard | Program Manager
We are reaching out to inform you about some significant changes in the aerospace industry that will impact the transition of key standards.
IAF News | January 2024
Contributed by Jack Hamilton | Senior Business Development Manager
This month, our Senior Business Development Manager, Jack Hamilton, has a published article - AIMM: Elevating Aerospace Quality Management Systems.
IAF-ILAC Joint Annual Meetings | Montréal, Canada
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
November 6-15, 2023, the International Accreditation Forum Inc. (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Joint Annual Meetings were held in Montréal, Canada. Our Chairman Emeritus, Skip Greenaway and Managing Director, Colin Christmas attended the event, representing IAAR and IQNET Association respectively.
Building Trust | The Conformity Assessment Toolbox
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
This comprehensive, user-friendly handbook represents the latest joint publication by IEC, ISO, and UNIDO, and is the result of a long-standing and fruitful partnership between these organizations. This handbook aims to enhance the understanding of quality infrastructure by developing countries and economies in transition. It also serves as a convenient reference tool for all those who are involved in or interested in quality infrastructure, conformity assessment, and trade.
FSSC Fees and Invoice Process Changes
Contributed by Lindsey Stafford | Director of Certification (FSMS)
FSSC is increasing the cost of uploading to their portal in 2024. In response, EAGLE is raising the current fee for uploading Client reports and certificates to the FSSC directory from $215.00 USD to €250.00 Euros, to keep up with the change in cost from FSSC. The Foundation Fee will convert to USD at the current market conversion and be billed in the final audit notice.
Please contact your Certification Manager, Kollin Clark, for any questions or concerns.
Standards and Related Initiatives in International Cooperation to End Plastic Pollution: Mapping and State of Play
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
As concerns increase over the magnitude and impact of plastic pollution across the globe, efforts to identify solutions are gaining momentum. At the international level, the most significant intergovernmental effort is the ongoing work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on an international legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution to be forged by the end of 2024.
FSSC 22000 Version 6.0 Updates
Contributed by Ben Lakeberg | Business Development Manager
FSSC 22000 certification comprises of three components: ISO 22000, the relevant PRP specification/s (ISO/TS standards and BSI PAS), and the FSSC Additional Requirements. These requirements must be considered alongside the documents available for download. In the case of translations of the FSSC Scheme documents (including the annexes and main changes documents), the English version is the official and binding version.
In Loving Memory
EAGLE offers sincere condolences to our business partners and their colleagues.
Superior Food Safety: Martha Camacho passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was the co-founder of Superior Food Safety, the Marketing and Sales Director, and the wife of Oscar Camacho, President of Superior Food Safety.
HACCP Consulting Group, LLC: Robert Lopez passed away on October 11, 2023. He was a valued associate, dedicated consultant, and trainer with HACCP Consulting Group. He will be fondly remembered for his unwavering optimism and commitment to his clients.
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
Webinar: Introduction to PAS 320 | Developing and Sustaining a Mature Food Safety Culture
EAGLE sponsored this webinar which outlined different perspectives from experts who created this specification. Deb Coviello from Illumination Partners hosted, with panelists Dan Fone, Walmart; Bizhan Pourkomailian, McDonald’s; Quincy Lissaur, SSAFE; and Brad Shillito, EAGLE Certification Group.
ISO Annual Meeting 2023 in Review
Standards Australia hosted the ISO Annual Meeting 2023 in Brisbane in September 2023. The week-long conference was presented in virtual, hybrid and in-person formats under the theme “Meeting Global Needs”.
New ISO 14001 White Paper
EAGLE would like to share a new ISO 14001 white paper. ISO 14001 is the international standard that sets the framework for an effective EMS within organizations. First published in 1996, ISO 14001 provides a systematic approach for companies of any size to identify, manage, and mitigate their environmental impact.
New Revision for ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on Scope and Applicability
Scope of ISO 9001, scope of Quality Management System (QMS), scope of certification and audit scope refer to different things, yet they are closely linked. Auditors should be aware of the differences and interrelations between them, implications in the evaluation of the QMS and the certification scope, and potential impacts on the audit process.
Exemplar Talks
Join us as we delve into the world of conformity assessment and best practices with industry leaders, experts, and innovators from around the globe. We explore a wide range of topics, from quality management, auditing, certification, compliance, and beyond.
The Value of a Strong Internal Audit Program
Roger Roeth, Chief Technical Officer for EAGLE Food Registrations presented on the value of a strong internal audit program at SQF North American Focus Day.
ISO Survey 2022
The latest results of the Survey are for 2022 which show an estimation of the number of valid certificates as of December 31, 2022.
Accreditation's Vital Role in Shaping the Future of Sustainability
IAF and ILAC have released the fifth episode of their podcast, Accreditation Matters, which features discussions with international experts on important matters to the international quality infrastructure community and the way that accreditation supports industry, regulators, global trade, consumers, and the drive towards sustainability.
In this episode, IAF Chair Emanuele Riva (Accredia) interviews the IAF Sustainability WG Co-convener Cesare Saccani (President of Diligentia Association) on how accreditation bodies support the credibility and reliability of sustainability claims in various sectors, including finance, public procurement, and international trade. The podcast also highlights the convergence of regulatory frameworks worldwide, emphasizing the need for a common standard to evaluate sustainability claims accurately.
EAGLE Sponsored Training
Next Level Preventive Controls | Virtual
February 15-16, 2024 | 1-5PM Eastern Daily
This 8-hour course is designed for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQIs) ready to take a deeper look into the challenges of maintaining existing Food Safety Plans.
Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans | Virtual
March 7-8, 2024 | 9AM-5PM Eastern Daily
Introductory course providing training in developing a HACCP program for all types of processing facilities, except seafood and juice. The class follows CODEX and NACMCF Guidelines, is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and is designed to meet the core HACCP requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) programs.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training | Houston, TX or Virtual
March 11-14, 2024 | 8AM-5PM Central Daily
March 15, 2024 | 8AM-12PM Central
This 4.5-day CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course is based on assisting, verifying, and enhancing the competencies and capabilities of the participant to effectively audit a complete QMS based on ISO 9001:2015.
EAGLE Promoted Training
EAGLE is excited to share opportunities for Food Safety Training Classes with Superior Food Safety. All SQF classes are taught by an SQF Licensed Trainer and all FSPCA classes are taught by FSPCA Lead Instructors. All classes are Virtual-Online and On-Site.
EAGLE is partnered with Kelmac Group, offering various classroom-based training in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Also, virtual classes for Management System Standards (MSS) which include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Fundamentals training.
