UKRP News Update, 20th March 2023 The UK has left the European Union with a trade deal that requires non-UK manufacturers to appoint a UK Responsible Person for the medical devices they wish to sell within the UK market (this also applies to manufacturers from other parts of the world). QCS International is registered with
As restrictions on work and movement are eased there will be an understandable desire to get back to work as soon as possible. However, the return to work will present new challenges, balancing the need to begin operations against the ongoing requirements to maintain social distancing and staff safety. It is a legal requirement to
In current circumstances one frequent question we are receiving is with regard to the effectiveness of remote auditing. Certification bodies without exception are continuing to complete their planned audits and are doing so in most circumstances with the aid of technology. Can they really be sure they have covered everything and can the results of
Update – January 2022 QCS International is now offering our full range of training courses at our Cumbernauld offices. We have in place a wide range of measures and controls to ensure the safety and security of our staff and our training delegates. If you book with us we will send you clear instructions about
A message from our Managing Director (Updated 14th January 2022) QCS International is attempting to provide all our clients with a service as near as normal during the current situation. We have introduced measures to minimise risk and to find alternate ways of working so that you can maintain your management systems, health and safety
This article covers everything you need to know about the new ISO 45001 health and safety management system requirements. Read on for a thorough explanation of all things relating to this new health and safety management system. ISO 45001 will be published as an international standard on the 15th March 2018. The development to finalise an
Thirty years ago, Quality Consulting Services started business in Cumbernauld, delivering consultancy services for BS 5750 Parts 1,2 & 3; a Scottish-based company for Scottish clients. Within a few years QCS had a growing market share and a reputation for ‘quality’ and personal service. Our highly experienced consultants covered a wide range of sectors, from
Here you can find news and information on the latest and previous updates to ISO 14001. July 2019 Three years on since the EU referendum and we are still attempting to negotiate “deal” or “no deal”. This leads to much uncertainty, not least with regard to environmental legislation and regulations; we don’t seem to have
Following approval by the House of Lords, employees will no longer have a right to compensation under the “strict liability” rule. The previous system operated such that if an employer has for example, failed to carry out a risk assessment as required by law, that employer could be held automatically liable for some workplace injuries
Injuries from contaminated needles and other sharp instruments are a recognised risk in the health care sector, and can lead to pathogens from an infected person’s blood being transferred to the care worker. Typical diseases capable of being contracted in this way include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis. To counter this and to comply