In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined once again by Rob Hall, Founder of Tempo Audits, following his earlier appearance this season discussing remote auditing in ISO 27001. This time, Rob returns to share his journey to achieving UKAS accreditation, a significant milestone for any certification body.

Rob walks us through why UKAS accreditation matters, not just for credibility, but for building trust in the audit process. He shares candid insights into the steps involved, what Tempo learned along the way, and how the journey challenged and strengthened their approach to auditing.

Whether you're considering accreditation yourself or are simply curious about how trusted certification bodies are built, this episode offers valuable lessons from someone who’s done it.

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• • www.tempoaudits.com
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In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Danny Lee, an experienced quality professional with a strong background in aviation and aerospace. Together, they dive into the world of AS9100, the internationally recognised quality management system standard specifically designed for the aerospace, aviation, and defence industries.

Danny begins by explaining the purpose and scope of AS9100, who it’s intended for, and how it builds on the foundation of ISO 9001 by introducing additional industry-specific requirements. He highlights why sectors like aerospace need more than a general QMS and explores the key business benefits of adopting AS9100, including enhanced customer confidence, better risk management, and improved process control.

Listeners will also gain practical advice on how to transition from ISO 9001 to AS9100, especially for precision engineering companies aiming to break into the aviation sector. Danny shares insights on common implementation mistakes, what small businesses need to know, and the first steps to take when starting their AS9100 journey.

Whether you're considering certification or just want to understand how AS9100 supports excellence in aviation quality management, this episode offers expert guidance and actionable takeaways.

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In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess welcomes back Juliana Wood, Managing Director of Certifications at CIRQ. Following her popular appearance on the podcast where she introduced ISO 20252, Juliana returns to dive deeper into the standard, this time focusing on the top non-conformances seen during certification audits.

ISO 20252 is the international standard for market, opinion, and social research, and maintaining compliance is essential for delivering credible, high-quality results. Juliana shares insights from the past 12 months of auditing, highlighting the most common areas where organisations struggle. She also offers practical advice on how to avoid these pitfalls and ensure a smoother path to certification.

Whether you're newly exploring ISO 20252 or looking to strengthen your current systems, this episode is filled with valuable tips and expert knowledge to keep your organisation audit-ready and compliant.

Introduction to ISO 20252 Podcast Episode: https://exploringstandards.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-iso-20252-with-juliana-wood/

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CIRQ website: https://www.cirq.org/

Juliana Email: juliana.wood@cirq.org