SGS North America Blog

SGS has achieved ANAB accreditation for ISO 14001:2026, expanding our ability to help North American organizations strengthen environmental performance, integrate sustainability into business strategy and improve operational efficiency.

Privacy is no longer just a compliance issue. Learn how ISO/IEC 27701:2025 can help your organization manage risk, demonstrate accountability and earn trust.

Combining ISO standards may be straightforward, but aligning people, priorities, and processes is the real challenge. Learn what makes an integrated management system truly effective.

Many companies certified to ISO 9001 struggle with ISO 13485. Learn why risk management, documentation, supplier controls, and regulatory requirements demand a fundamentally different approach for medical device manufacturers.

Alaska’s newly authorized hazardous waste program introduces state-specific requirements. Learn what this regulatory change means for RCRA compliance teams managing operations within Alaska.

Discover how ISO 19011 helps auditors move beyond checklists to uncover real risks, evaluate process effectiveness, gather objective evidence, and identify meaningful opportunities for improvement.

Under EU MDR, Post-Market Surveillance is no longer passive. Learn why PMS must now function as a continuous, data-driven system connected to risk, clinical evidence, CAPA, and technical documentation.

Learn why EU MDR clinical evaluations face increased scrutiny and what makes a CER stronger, clearer, and more defensible during certification body review.

OSHA’s proposal could limit General Duty Clause enforcement for hazards inherent to certain high-risk professions, potentially reshaping employer safety obligations and worker protections.

OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard would modernize protections for responders by expanding coverage and strengthening training, hazard assessment, PPE, medical evaluation, and health-monitoring requirements