Coming Soon: The ISO 24526 Certification Standard for Water efficiency Management Systems by Li Rayanna    Water – it may well be the most underrated resource in the world. Whereas many companies have implemented management systems to improve energy-efficiency, it is far less common to see effective water management systems. The new standard ISO 24526 for water-efficiency management systems addresses this void and will help organizations to increase efficiency, save costs and protect the envi

McDonald’s approves DQS CFS as globally recognized third-party auditing firm by Li Rayanna      We are pleased to announce that McDonald's approved DQS CFS as a globally recognized third party auditing firm for SQMS (Supplier Quality Management System) audits. McDonald's is the leader in the fast food industry in Germany and one of the most famous brands worldwide. In this position food safety is a main topic. To verify a supplier's compliance with McDonald's SQMS there are three acceptabl

Associate Professional Management System Auditors We are looking for associate Professional Management System Auditors to join our team. Candidates are required to have the following qualifications : S1 degree from reputable university majoring in among others Engineering / Science /  Occupational Health and Safety (K3). Professional experience (full time) of at least 5 (five) years in the relevant activities related to quality/ environment/ safety management or related to the following

SOCIAL AUDITS: WHY WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVE In recent years, we have seen a proliferation of social standards. Many industries and associations have developed customized standards to match the particularities of their sector.  The downside of this development is that suppliers often have to pass multiple audits, which are all very similar. The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative, to be launched later this year, sets out to improve recognition of social au

The first IATF 16949 certificate in Algeria goes to SAPPL Mercedes-Benz SPA (by Li Rayanna, DQS CFS) 508 trucks is not the kind of delivery even the Algerian army receives every day, and this time, the recent certification to IATF 16949 was one more reason for celebration. SAPPL Mercedes Benz SPA is the first company to be certified to this very demanding automotive industry standard in Algeria. DQS was therefore proud to be represented by both the Managing Director of DQS Maghreb Sarl., Mr. T

DQS CFS now collaborates with United Nations World Food Programme (by Li Rayanna, DQS CFS)    We are happy to announce that DQS CFS just established a Long-Term Agreement with the UN's World Food Programme. World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization commited to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition. Just in 2017 WFP purchased more than 2.9 million MT of food from more than 600 suppliers originating in 115 countries. Their action in food ass

APSCA PROGRESS UPDATE – ENSURING THE PROFESSIONALISM OF SOCIAL AUDITS In the summer of 2016, we announced that DQS CFS had joined APSCA, an initiative to ensure the professionalism of social compliance auditors. In this article, we would like to provide you with an update on the progress that has been made, as well as the implications for suppliers, buyers and auditors. What is APSCA? APSCA (Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors) is an organisation created to increase

Updates to Standards – Quarter 3 The Quarter 3 issue of Updates to Standards includes information on the following: ISO 50001:2018 Revision SQF Fundamentals BRC Revision ISO 22000:2018 Revision Other DQS Services The above article sourcing from DQS US website (https://dqsus.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Updates-to-Standards-Q3.pdf). For more information, please send email to info@dqsindonesia.com  

A CULTURE OF FOOD SAFETY: GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE PUBLISHES POSITION PAPER     After 18 months of work, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its new position paper on a food safety culture. How does it contribute to global food safety? Whether a company manages to ensure the long-term quality and safety of its products depends to a large extent on the corporate culture and the value system within the organization. However, because topics such as corporate cultur

On August 20, 2018 the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 50001:2018, the revised management system standard for energy management. The transition period for existing certificates was confirmed to be three years from the publication date.   DQS, like all other certification bodies is required to stop conducting audits according to the "old" ISO 50001:2011 after February 20, 2020 (18 months after the publication date). This means that certified organizations w

Since its publication two years ago, ISO 37001, the international standard for anti-bribery management systems, has quickly established itself as a crucial tool to combat bribery-related risks. In order to ensure the lasting credibility of ISO 37001 certificates issued by DQS, we have made it a priority to apply for accreditation. We are pleased to announce that DQS is one of the first certification bodies in the world to have passed the accreditation audit. When we announced in April 2018 t