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July 2010
(Reston, VA.––July 13, 2010) BSI announces it is one of the first Certification Bodies to be certified by RABQSA to provide the International Aerospace Quality Group’s sanctioned “Aerospace Auditor Transition Training” (AATT). This training covers the latest revision to the quality management system standard for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations, AS9100. The training is mandatory for all auditors needing to certify organizations to AS9100 Revision C.
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June 2010
(Reston, VA.––June 21, 2010) BSI announces that its Business Continuity Management standard, BS 25999, has been adopted by the Department of Homeland Security as one of the final standards for the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep). The program aims to enhance nationwide resilience by encouraging private sector preparedness.
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June 2010
The IVD Extension of Scope Establishes BSI as a Full-Service Notified Body for All European Medical Device Directives
(Reston, VA.––June 14, 2010) BSI is proud to announce the expansion of its world class Notified Body CE Marking Services to include the In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) European Directive 98/79/EC. This new extension establishes BSI as a full-service Notified Body supporting all types of devices, encompassing medical, active implantable and now IVDs. BSI has been accredited with a comprehensive scope which includes all In Vitro devices listed in Annex II List A (high risk) and List B (moderate risk) as well as Self Test which are primarily used by lay persons.
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June 2010
(Reston, VA – June 7, 2010) Dan Purtell, Senior Vice President for BSI’s Supply Chain Security Solutions, will speak on supply chain security at the Maritime Council’s June 16 -17, 2010 event to be held at the Organization of American States. Entitled “Security of Global Trade and the Economic Impact on the Americas”, Dan joins other experts in supply chain security, including Todd Owen, Executive Director at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rear Admiral Kevin Cook from the U.S. Coast Guard and Ambassador Albert Ramdin, Asst. Secretary General of the Organization of American States. Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano has been invited to give the keynote address.
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May 2010
(Reston, VA – May 25, 2010) BSI is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of the top 100 supply and demand chain innovators by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, in recognition of its Supply Chain Solutions portfolio. In its 9th year, this award recognizes leading supply and demand solution providers, consultants and demand chains. Competition focused on providers who demonstrated best-in-class solutions that helped customers achieve supply chain excellence during demanding economic times.
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May 2010
(Reston, VA – May 24, 2010) BSI presents its business solutions at the American Society of Quality's (ASQ) World Conference on Quality and Improvement in St. Louis, MO on Monday, May 24. To coincide with National Small Business week, BSI will provide information on how small businesses can profit from standards, training, software and certification. Located in Booth 1011 at the ASQ Conference, BSI representatives will provide valuable insight on the benefits of implementing and administering management systems.
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March 2010
(Reston, VA – March 23, 2010) The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program has selected BSI to provide a single-source, web-based intelligence repository that will be readily accessible by the C-TPAT’s Supply Chain Security Specialists (SCSS). This purpose-built solution, termed Global Risk Analysis & Data Evaluation (GRADE), will assist SCSS through a systematic approach of quantifying country risk factors necessary to help make informed decisions on where to conduct international C-TPAT validations.
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March 2010
(Reston, VA – March 22, 2010) BSI announced today a new Supply Chain Security Website, www.supplychainsecurity.com, intended to provide essential information and guidance necessary to launch and/or maintain a successful Supply Chain Security Compliance Programs.
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January 2010
(Reston, VA – January 26, 2010) BSI, a world-class Notified Body providing regulatory and quality management reviews for medical devices, kicks off its “Passport to Europe” Program. As part of the program, BSI will be conducting a series of complimentary educational webinars for emerging, new and small medical device manufacturers interested in selling their products in Europe.
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December 2009
(Reston, VA – December 2009) BSI announced today that Dynamics Research Corporation (Nasdaq:DRCO), achieved its certification on ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005 for IT Service Management. DRC is a leading provider of innovative management consulting, engineering, and technology solutions to federal and state governments.
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December 2009
(Reston, VA – December 21, 2009) BSI Americas announced today that ANAB has extended BSI’s global accreditation to include the Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) for standards OHSAS 18001, Z10 for the US, and Z1000 for Canada, making BSI the first CB in North America to be accredited to all three standards.
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November 2009
(Reston, VA – November 16, 2009) - BSI announced today that Microsoft Windows Live™ ID has achieved certification to the international information security standard, ISO/IEC 27001:2005.
Microsoft takes protecting customer information seriously and chose to measure their Windows Live ID (WLID) service against the rigorous requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 standard. With independent verification of WLID’s processes and procedures, their customers can be assured that systems are in place to keep their information secure, properly managed, and maintained.
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October 2009
Reston, VA - October 15, 2009 - BS 25999 is a business continuity management standard developed by BSI and is used by businesses globally. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its intent to adopt BS 25999 (which comes in two parts) on a trial basis as one of three standards for use in the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep). PS-Prep is directed by Title IX of the Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.
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September 2009
Company Expands CE-Marking Product Line, Helps Boost Speed-to-Market for Medical Devices
Reston, VA - September 14, 2009 - BSI, a world-class Notified Body providing regulatory and quality management reviews and product certification for medical devices, today announced the launch of CE-Dedicated FastTrack. This new CE marking program is designed to help medical device manufacturers get their products quickly and safely to European markets. BSI will debut the program at the 2009 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Annual Conference taking place September 13-16, 2009, in Philadelphia.
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September 2009
Reston, VA - September 11, 2009 - BSI, the global standards and assessment body, has acquired German healthcare certification and testing business, EUROCAT. This development significantly enhances BSI’s ability to service the medical device market globally.
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May 2009
Reston, VA - May 27, 2009 - BSI today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Supply Chain Security Division of First Advantage Corporation. BSI assumes ownership of First Advantage’s Supplier Compliance Manager® Web based C-TPAT, AEO and PIP supplier assessment tool; Quantitative Risk Solutions loss prevention assessment program and its proprietary databases . Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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May 2009
Reston, VA - May 18, 2009 - BSI, a leading provider of management systems, software, and supply chain security, today announced it has delivered a major enhancement to its Entropy software portfolio to enable organizations to mitigate risk, thereby protecting their brand and reputation for good governance.
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April 2009
Reston, VA - April 20, 2009 - BSI Management Systems America, Inc. (BSI) recently achieved US accreditation to ISO 14065 for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission verification services from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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April 2009
Reston, VA – April 16, 2009 - BSI Management Systems, a global leader in developing business standards and one of the world's largest certification bodies, chose the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board as its accreditation body in late 2008.
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March 2009
Reston, VA - March 30, 2009 - As a direct response from client feedback, BSI launches a new speed-to-market program, CE-Onsite FastTrack Review, for Class III medical devices needing European CE Marking Design Dossier Reviews.
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