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Visual representation of the principles of quality management in the context of ISO 9001

28.01.26

Principles of Quality Management

The principles of quality management (QMS principles) form the foundation of modern quality management systems and significantly shape the requirements of ISO 9001. They provide guidance for leadership, processes and decision-making – yet they often present companies with challenges. This is because only… Read more

Energy Efficiency Act: Paragraph symbol, solar installations and wind turbines

Quality

Manuel Klötzer

15.07.25

Mandatory from 2025: Energy or Environmental Management System in Accordance With EnEfG

The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) requires many companies in Germany to implement an energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001 or an environmental management system under EMAS – with an implementation deadline of July 18, 2025. Companies that actively address energy and environmental issues can… Read more

Wooden blocks with the letters "ISO" under a magnifying glass

Quality Management

Benedikt Sommerhoff

28.10.21

No Revision of ISO 9001. A Statement by Benedikt Sommerhoff

Die wichtigste Qualitätsmanagementnorm ISO 9001 bleibt vorerst unverändert bestehen. Das hat, wie berichtet, das zuständige technische Komitee der ISO nach einer entsprechenden Abstimmung bekanntgegeben. Benedikt Sommerhoff erklärt, was er von dieser Entscheidung hält und wie er die aktuelle Fassung der… Read more

A diver in front of an ISO9001 lettering

Quality Management

Dr. Markus Reimer

13.10.21

ISO 9001:XY? – A Dive with Four Tips

There will be no revision of ISO 9001 – at least not in the near future. Dr. Markus Reimer explains why he believes this decision was the right one. He shares with us the insights that will help us to better understand and implement the existing ISO 9001:2015. Read more

A light bulb in the form of a plant symbolizes sustainable ideas

Quality

Marc Osenberg

09.06.21

The Quality Feature Sustainability

In the digitalized and globalized world, companies are basically required to act pragmatically. New technologies, shorter production cycles and individual customer requirements are already presenting them with major challenges – additional effort and extra costs do not fit in well at all. In the short… Read more

Keyboard with an ISO 9001 key with a confirming check mark is pressed.

Quality Management

Lea-Maria Anger

20.05.21

ISO 9001 – No Revision in the Near Future

The world’s most widely used standard for quality management systems, ISO 9001:2015, will not undergo revision for the time being. This was announced by the technical committee ISO/TC 176/SC 2 on its website. Accordingly, in a vote within the committee, the recommendation of the review group to confirm the… Read more