GFSI steering committee lifts suspension on IFS | LRQA US
LRQA is aware that the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) steering committee has lifted its three-month suspension on the International Featured Standards (IFS) organization, first announced in December 2022.
ESG Assurance: LRQA to acquire Australasian supply chain specialist
LRQA, a global assurance provider, is pleased to announce that it is due to acquire Sustainable Assurance Solutions (SAS), a high-quality provider of sustainability audit, consulting and training services based in Australia.
GFSI steering committee sanctions IFS, effective 8 December 2022
LRQA is aware that the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) steering committee has suspended International Featured Standards (IFS) for a three-month period beginning on 8 December 2022.
Biden-Harris administration sets high bar for global supply chains
Federal suppliers to the US government will be required to disclose environmental impacts and set science-based targets. This is a significant and positive step forward encouraging suppliers to disclose their GHG emissions.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is published, marking a new era of infosecurity
The 2022 version of the standard gives organisations of all sizes, sectors and locations an updated framework to tackle the increasingly complex threat landscape.
UKAS accreditation granted for BIM ISO 19650-2
Following assessments by the UK Accreditation Service, UKAS, LRQA has been granted accreditation to deliver certification against ISO 19650-2:2018 – the international standard for Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Refreshing the business case for cleaner energy
The US House and Senate have recently approved a $700bn economic package that includes major legislation on healthcare, tax and climate change.
Food Processing Announces 2022 Influential Women in Food Honorees
Ten women across North America have been selected as this year's class of Influential Women in Food honorees including LRQA’s Jona Hightower.
Global supply chain innovation trial seeks UK retailers to tackle food
The SecQuAL project – a ground-breaking innovation trial which aims to improve efficiency in supply chains and reduce food waste – is seeking leading UK retailers to participate in tests and trials to help improve food traceability.
LRQA completes acquisition of ELEVATE
LRQA completes acquisition of ELEVATE – creating a powerful new offering in data-driven ESG assurance.