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What is risk analysis?
The vast majority of international standards are based on the concept of risk. Thus, it is pretty interesting for the manufacturer to conduct a risk analysis at different times of design and production to identify the main offenders, weaknesses, and security risks and know how to prepare a document that manages and classifies these risks, […]
Do cell phone batteries still have a memory effect?
Currently, the lithium batteries used in cell phones do not suffer from the “memory effect.” Until a few years ago, it was common to hear that the cell phone battery had its life shortened. However, these problems are in the past. Today, smartphones have Li-Ion batteries that can store more energy and do not need […]
New Ordinance for Household Appliances No. 148/2022
In May, NCC held a workshop on the new ordinance for household appliances. Below are some of the points covered. Topics covered 1 – Why was there a change? 2 – Changes in the certificate validity 3 – Changes in the conformity identification stamp 4 – Changes in the test standard versions 5 – Addition […]
ABNT NBR ISO 13485
NCC is the first Brazilian OMD accredited to conduct the MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION FOR HEALTH PRODUCTS based on the ABNT NBR ISO 13485 standard. ISO 13485, derived from the internationally recognized and accepted ISO 9001, specifies the quality management system requirements that can be used by an organization involved in one or more stages of […]
The Principles right at the beginning
When we talk about “Context outside the text! ” and imagine that Management shall be experienced, it is also important to remember the Principles! The Quality Management Principles described in the Standard – in its item 0.2 – belong to the non-auditable Requirements; that is, they do not undergo Audits such as items 4, 5, […]
Non-electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres
The basic requirements and protection concepts for mechanical equipment installed in explosive are covered by part of ABNT NBR ISO 80079. Examples of non-electrical equipment are couplings, pumps, gearboxes, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic motors, and any combination of devices for making machines, fans, motors, compressors, assemblies, etc. Generally, there are two situations where ignition […]
MDSAP Audit Process Sequence
MDSAP Audit Process The design of the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) audit process is to ensure that a single audit provides efficient and complete coverage of regulatory requirements. These requirements include: Medical devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes (ISO 13485:2016); Quality Management System Requirements of the Australian Therapeutic Goods […]
Wi-Fi 7: What to expect from the new generation?
Wi-Fi 7 is coming, and with it, a series of novelties that impact AP equipment’s functioning (Access Point – Wi-Fi modem). In this new generation, the focus will be on improving connection speed and latency, something that is obviously important for more demanding online activities. Wi-Fi 6 has already solved the problem of performance drops […]
The importance of product and service certification
Certifying a product is more than just meeting a regulation or safety standard. This activity adds value to the product and/or service and shall be considered since the viability assessment of an offer to the market. Today, society is more demanding regarding the quality, reliability, and performance of products and/or services. However, other factors are […]
ISO 9k standard: the importance of knowing Stakeholders
We found in this first item of the ISO 9001:2015 Standard, or simply ISO 9k, only 10% of all its requirements. However, these are the “shoulds” that, when adequately unfolded, guide all the others! The definition brought by the ISO 9000:2015 Standard (fundamentals and vocabulary) helps us in the correct understanding of Stakeholders: “Person or […]
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