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

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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New Standard Company Renews ISO Certificate and Expands Work Fields

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.