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New Standard Company Launches Exciting ISO Implementation Program in Collaboration with EFQM and KAN

ISO Certificate

Following an esteemed visit by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) delegation to our laboratories at Ibrahim Khalil International Border Point and Siji, along with a stop at Erbil International Airport, we are thrilled to announce the commencement of a comprehensive ISO Implementation Program and Project Scoping in collaboration with EFQM and the Kurdistan Agency for Normalization (KAN). This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in our ongoing pursuit of operational excellence.

The program will intricately address three key ISO standards:

  • ISO 9001: Establishing a solid quality management system with a keen focus on customer satisfaction and continual improvement.

  • ISO 14001: Providing a structured framework for effective environmental management.

  • ISO 45001: Delineating requirements for a comprehensive occupational health and safety management system.

This initiative emphasizes our unwavering commitment to enhancing operational methodologies, fostering responsible environmental practices, and prioritizing the well-being of our workforce.

As New Standard Company embarks on this transformative journey, we are excited about the positive impact it will have on our organization and the global benchmarks we aim to exceed in quality control, laboratory services, and operational standards.

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Kalekim Company Delegation Visits Adhesive Cement Laboratory in Siji

Adhesive Cement Laboratory

An esteemed delegation from Kalekim Company, hailing from Istanbul, Turkey, made a visit to the renowned adhesive cement laboratory situated in Siji. This visit provided an exceptional opportunity for knowledge exchange and collaboration. The day was marked by an insightful meeting where the Kalekim Company delegation engaged with the laboratory's dedicated staff. Such interactions foster innovation and promote industry growth, setting the stage for promising developments in the realm of adhesive cement. We look forward to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead as a result of this visit.

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New Standard Company Laboratories Collaboration with a Delegation from the KQC Organization Affiliated with the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government for International Standards Advancement

Delegation

The General Supervisor of New Standard Company, Dr. Azad Abdullah Mirkhan, extended a warm welcome to a distinguished delegation from the 'KQC' organization, directly affiliated with the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The delegation, consisting of Dr. Hemn Fazil Najmuddin, Dr. Bistoon Ali Mohammed, Leon Bitar, Paul Hindhaw, and Mark Brown, engaged in insightful discussions on coordination and strategies to enhance the efficiency of the 'KQC' organization. The meeting also explored the potential use of New Standard's laboratories as a model for establishing international standards. During their visit, the delegation conducted a comprehensive tour of the Ibrahim Khalil laboratories and visited the Siji laboratories, concluding their insightful visit with a warm welcome from the DPD community supervisor, Mr. Anas Mohammed Sinduri.

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New Standard Company Strengthens Partnership with CHF Delegation for Future Success

Delegation

Dr. Azad Abdullah Mirkhan, the supervisor of New Standard Company Laboratories at the Ibrahim Khalil International Border Point, warmly welcomed a delegation from CHF. Led by Mr. William John, the Senior Operation Manager, and accompanied by Mr. Hamza Khudher and Jowan Iskandar, the delegation expressed gratitude for New Standard Laboratories invaluable services. The meeting focused on fostering and enhancing their relationship for mutual success, with Mr. William praising the laboratories expertise and academic excellence. The visit emphasized their commitment to continued collaboration.

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New Standard Company Renews ISO Certificate and Expands Work Fields

ISO Certificate

A delegation from New Standard Company, led by the laboratory supervisor Dr. Azad Abdullah Mirkhan and assisted by Mr. Othman Izzat Fattah and Mr. Maher Kujar, visited the capital Baghdad to renew the international ISO certificate (ISO 17025:2017) for examination and evaluation. The renewed certificate, valid until 1 March, 2025, includes an expansion of work fields. New fields covered by this certificate now include the examination of food materials, chemicals, electrical and electronic materials, as well as various tools and agricultural materials.