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Management system certification reinforces how effectively organizations handle risk, performance, and accountability. CBs that structure audits to surface insights and reinforce learning turn certification into a foundation for lasting improvement.   Structuring certification for impact The principles of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) lie at the heart of most management system standards. How well CBs operationalize those principles determines whether certification… read article

Audit, certification, and standard news: new standard versions and requirements, software news, events, resources, and more. read article

For certification bodies, consistency, efficiency, and credibility are everything. As certification bodies expand across regions or manage increasingly complex programs, delivering high-quality audits becomes more challenging. Even experienced teams can fall into operational traps that lead to inconsistencies, inefficiencies, or reduced trust from clients and regulators. In this article, we share insights from Intact’s global work with… read article

For decades, accredited organic certification has stood for trust. A promise that what’s on the shelf truly meets high standards for nutritional quality, environment, and sustainability. But today, that promise is under increasing pressure. From high-profile fraud cases to cross-border inconsistencies and rising consumer skepticism, certifiers find themselves on the front line of defending what organic means. When credibility… read article

We’re already halfway through 2025, which makes it an ideal moment for certification bodies to pause, assess their programs, and ask: Are we on track to meet our goals by year-end? In an industry where priorities shift fast—and daily tasks can easily crowd out strategic improvements—it’s normal to feel behind. But a mid-year check-in is the perfect moment to… read article

Audit, certification, and standard news: new standard versions and requirements, software news, events, resources, and more. read article

Organic certification is entering a pivotal era. With rising global demand, growing digital expectations, and evolving regulations, the landscape is shifting beneath certifiers’ feet. But for all the change, the foundational pillars—transparency, traceability, sustainability—remain as vital as ever. Let’s explore what’s new, what’s enduring, and what certifiers need to focus on now.  What’s new: trends reshaping the sector… read article

When most people think of audit software, they think of checklists. Structured forms. Compliance boxes to tick. But in today’s fast-moving, risk-sensitive environment, that’s just the starting point.  To keep up (and stay ahead), auditing tools need to do much more. They should help you improve operations, manage risk more intelligently, and drive strategic decisions.  That’s where the… read article