The Conformance Cast

In the final episode of our auditing series, Jonathan Fuhrman details how to present your audit findings. Find out how the human element plays an integral role in ensuring a valuable outcome when reporting the results and reviewing corrective actions at the final meeting.

Episode 3 of "All About That Audit: Focus on Improvement, Not Deficiencies" covers the all-important auditor. The human element of the audit is one of the most important. The quality of information gathered during an audit depends on the interactions between the auditor and the employees of the audited organization. Jonathan Fuhrman lays out how to select the best auditor to get the best data.

In episode two of "All About That Audit: Focus on Improvement, Not Deficiencies," we talk about being ready for the audit. ISO 17065 and Product Certification expert, Jonathan Fuhrman, explains what goes into the planning and preparation of the internal audit.

In episode one of, "All About That Audit: Focus on Improvement, Not Deficiencies," you'll discover auditing concepts. AWPT instructor, Jonathan Fuhrman, an ISO 17065 and Product Certification expert, discusses the reasons and the rhyme behind internal audits.

Episode Notes In this final episode of Series 4, Dr. Audino gets into some specific advice for cannabis testing labs and talks about some less-than-exemplary situations she's seen in her consulting career. For more resources, visit www.a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes In this episode we discuss the future of the cannabis testing industry and what challenges are likely to face cannabis labs in the coming years. Dr. Audino stresses the importance of working together toward the mutual goal of quality products and reliable science. For more information on this and related topics, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes In this episode, Dr. Audino explains the importance of validated test methods for cannabis and how we can move toward greater consistency and uniformity in cannabis products. We also touch on the regulatory environment and how regulators and scientists can work together. For more information on this and related topics, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Chemist and cannabis science expert Dr. Susan Audino kindly shares how she became so deeply involved with the cannabis industry, and how she dramatically changed her opinion on the role of cannabis in medicine through an examination of the science. This 4-part season with Dr. Audino addresses the regulatory environment for cannabis testing labs, the unusual social and legal position cannabis occupies, and how good science opens doors. For more information on this and related topics, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Technology can be intimidating, so how do you know the right questions to ask, and the right people to talk to? Evin shares an anecdote and Tim offers his expert opinion in the final episode of series 3. Tom can be reached at takin@qualtrax.com, and as always you can get additional information at www.a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Tim and Evin discuss how to keep your goals realistic as you embark on your journey to implementing a QMS and how to embrace change. They also talk about how, even in the most tech-forward organizations, paper systems have their place. For more resources, visit www.a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Tim and Evin discuss the more human aspects of implementing and using a new QMS. Tim addresses how users adopt new systems and procedures, as well as common challenges that organizations have when implementing a QMS system. For more resources, visit www.a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Tim Akin joins us once again to discuss the importance of reliable record-keeping in labs and addresses some key indicators that can let you know it's time to switch from paper to a digital quality management system. For more resources, visit www.a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Qualtrax Solutions Engineer Tim Akin, an expert on electronic quality management systems, joins us to explain what an eQMS is, how it helps labs to demonstrate compliance, and how the functions of a QMS differ from those of a LIMS. For more resources, visit www.a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes The whole world is virtual now, or at least capable of being virtual. How has this changed consulting, training, and assessment? Michelle and Evin discuss how remote communication has closed some doors but opened others.  For additional resources, visit a2lawpt.org [https://www.a2lawpt.org/].

Episode Notes Michelle shares how ISO and TNI requirements differ, what aspects of assessment labs find most daunting, and how technology, eQMS systems, and digital record-keeping in general have changed the landscape of conformance.  For additional resources, visit a2lawpt.org [https://www.a2lawpt.org/].

Episode Notes Michelle has served in different roles for different organizations as both a consultant and an assessor; she discusses how each role is important and provides some insight on what conformance issues labs often struggle with.  For additional resources, visit a2lawpt.org [https://www.a2lawpt.org/].

Episode Notes The TNI Standard has been a key part of regulatory conformance for many environmental labs. Michelle discusses the history of the standard and her perspective on the function it serves.  For additional resources, visit a2lawpt.org [https://www.a2lawpt.org/].

Episode Notes Welcome to series 2 of The Conformance Cast! Consultant and Assessor Michelle Wade shares the fascinating story of how she arrived on her career path and what makes her a top-notch expert in the environmental testing field.  For additional resources, visit a2lawpt.org [https://www.a2lawpt.org/].

Episode Notes We're pleased to announce that Series 2 of The Conformance Cast will premiere on Tuesday, February 16. We will be joined by Michelle Wade, a Consultant with AWPT. Michelle will discuss her conformance experience in environmental labs and beyond.  Be sure to subscribe to The Conformance Cast to get access to new episodes. If you have already subscribed to Series 1, you're good to go! For more information, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Rob Knake of the accreditation organization A2LA shares a list of the top 10 deficiencies identified during assessments to ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 and offers professional insight on each of the clauses. Part 5 of 5. For more information, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Rob Knake of the accreditation organization A2LA shares a list of the top 10 deficiencies identified during assessments to ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 and offers professional insight on each of the clauses. Part 4 of 5. For more information, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Rob Knake of the accreditation organization A2LA shares a list of the top 10 deficiencies identified during assessments to ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 and offers professional insight on each of the clauses. Part 3 of 5. For more information, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Rob Knake of the accreditation organization A2LA shares a list of the top 10 deficiencies identified during assessments to ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 and offers professional insight on each of the clauses cited. Part 2 of 5. For more information, visit a2lawpt.org.

Episode Notes Rob Knake of the accreditation organization A2LA shares a list of the top 10 deficiencies identified during assessments to ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 and offers professional insight on each of the clauses. Part 1 of 5 For more information, visit a2lawpt.org.