

The Impact of EU Medical Device Regulation Deadlines
In May of 2017 the EU passed its revised Medical Device Regulations (MDR) and InVitro Device Regulations (IVDR).


Why Dread Audits?
Create a system that doesn’t need last minute “cleanup for the auditor.”


Mind The Gaps
In our COVID-19 alternate reality, most businesses are running at some level. As a certifying body, we at PQA have a unique insight on...
Why have a Documented Quality Management System?
A QMS is a set of frequently-updated controlled documents that define what you do and how you do it in your business.
Why do I need Internal Auditors as part of my Quality Management System staff?
Part of any quality management system (QMS) is checking to see if you are really doing what you claim.
What’s the difference between being ISO compliant and ISO certified?
Being compliant, but not certified, is like going through college but never taking the exams to prove you learned anything.
What is ISO 14001 & why do I need it?
ISO 14001 is a standard companies use to certify their businesses have made a commitment to reducing the company's impact on the environment
What is ISO 13485 & why do I need it?
ISO 13485 takes the core quality management concepts of ISO 9001:2008 and adapts them to the medical device industry.
What is ISO 9001 & why do I need it?
The concept of ISO 9001 certification can seem overwhelming. But the truth is, ISO 9001 is really just good business practices written down.
We Don’t DO Design. Can we exclude it from our ISO certification?
What do you think of when asked if you do design--engineers? Original concept development? What about processes development?