Laws and regulations

Legislation and regulations play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and responsible working environment. Laws and regulations are constantly changing to respond to new risks and social needs. And with the increasing focus on sustainability, legal requirements are becoming more complex. These developments force companies to adapt their processes and proactively comply with new standards and guidelines. Here we keep you informed of the latest developments in relevant legislation and regulations and you can read what they mean for your organization.

ISO standards ensure consistency, quality and safety in laboratories. In addition, customers, suppliers and government agencies are increasingly requesting ISO certification. But how do you integrate this into your organization? And how do you ensure compliance in your daily processes? Suzanne Arts-van den Hoven is a specialist in microbiology and biochemistry at food, feed and dairy laboratory NutriControl. She is also an internal auditor, a member of the NEN standards committee for microbiology of the food chain, chair of the NEN working group on dairy microbiology, and an expert within various ISO working groups. She talks about the impact of ISO standards on daily work in the laboratory.