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Quality Assurance in Education: Standards that Matter
Quality assurance in education doesn’t have anything to do with paperwork, rankings, or control. It is all about trust. It is about making sure that promises to learn are kept, that results are important, and that progress never stops. From the point of view of an independent inspection body, quality assurance is a useful tool that helps education providers move from simply following rules to achieving true excellence. Education has changed a lot in the last few years. Digita
Jan 153 min read
What’s the Difference Between Internal Audits and External Certifications?
In today’s fast-moving business environment, organisations are facing increasing pressure to act responsibly, transparently, and with a strong focus on continuous improvement. Quality, safety, sustainability, and ethical behaviour are no longer optional; they are expected. For this reason, internal audits and external certifications are receiving growing attention across many sectors. Although these two concepts are often mentioned together, they are not the same and offer di
Jan 83 min read
7 Pillars of an Effective Audit Program
Audits are no longer just about checking papers or making sure that rules are being followed in today's fast-paced work world. A modern audit program is a well-organised way to build trust, boost performance, and support ongoing improvement. An independent inspection body says that a good audit program must be useful, fair, clear, and focused on real value instead of just following rules. Based on what professionals do now and what they have learnt from real audits, these sev
Jan 63 min read
The Importance of International Norms in Today’s Global Economy
At its core, quality assurance is about doing things the right way and always looking for better ways to improve. It is not only about checking results, but also about reviewing processes, policies, and outcomes to ensure that education delivers real value to learners. Quality assurance is all about doing things the right way and always looking for ways to make things better. It is not enough to just look at the results; you also need to look at the processes, policies, and o
Dec 17, 20254 min read
ISOs for Product, Materials, and Technical Standards: A Growing Priority in Global Quality Assurance
This week, the global discussion around product and material safety gained new momentum as updates in several international technical standards highlighted the increasing importance of clear, measurable, and transparent quality requirements. As a private and independent inspection body that operates on voluntary-based certification principles, we see firsthand how these developments influence manufacturers, suppliers, and end users. Growing expectations for reliable, safe, an
Nov 27, 20253 min read
ISO/IEC 17065: Strengthening Product Certification for a Safer and More Transparent Market
As a private and independent inspection body, PINO Switzerland continues to observe significant developments in global conformity assessment. This week, one of the most relevant updates in the certification landscape relates to the growing industry focus on ISO/IEC 17065—the international standard that defines how product certification bodies must operate to ensure competence, impartiality, and consistent decision-making. Because PINO Switzerland works independently and volun
Nov 26, 20253 min read
ISO/IEC 20000: Strengthening IT Service Management for a Reliable Future
In today’s digital economy, organizations cannot function without well-managed IT services. Whether it is banking systems, healthcare...
Sep 30, 20252 min read
Why the PINO Label Is Building a World of Excellence: How PINO College Upholds Swiss Quality Standards Globally
Across the world, educational institutions are facing growing demands for quality, transparency, and international credibility. Students...
Sep 8, 20255 min read
Building Trust, Equity, and Excellence
Education is one of the most powerful tools to shape the future of societies. It is not only about learning facts and passing exams, but...
Aug 29, 20255 min read
Advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4: The Role of Independent Inspection Bodies in Ensuring Quality Education
Empowering Quality Education through Independent Inspection and Certification As global priorities continue to evolve in the face of...
Aug 6, 20253 min read
ISO 28000: Enhancing Security Across Supply Chains
In today’s unpredictable global landscape, supply chain security has never been more critical. From international transport delays to...
Jul 29, 20253 min read
PINO Switzerland Highlights the Role of Voluntary Auditing in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
At PINO Switzerland, we believe that real progress toward a better future begins with accountability, transparency, and a strong...
Jul 25, 20252 min read
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