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ISO Accreditation vs Certification: What’s the Difference?

Although ISO accreditation and ISO certification may seem interchangeable, they’re two distinct concepts. Accreditation is a formal recognition of competency that’s awarded by an authorised body, while certification refers to a written assurance by a third party.If a business is awarded ISO certification, it means it has met specific ISO standards. This certification is provided by a third party...

What Types of Businesses Require ISO Certifications?

There are various types of businesses that require ISO certification, but it’s especially important for manufacturing companies. Being ISO-certified is a significant achievement that demonstrates compliance with high standards, which is crucial if you’re vying for international credibility and competitiveness.  The most popular ISO certifications  Many of the most popular ISO certifications relate to some of the biggest industries, as well...

Sectors Of The Chemical Industry

The chemical industry comprises several sectors that specialise in providing different products and services, including:Life sciences Science & technology Organic chemicals Inorganic chemicals PharmaceuticalsThese are the major sectors in the chemical industry, and can be further subdivided into niche sub-sectors. Some sub-sectors are highly specialised and produce only one type of product or service. For example, the petroleum...

5 Ways an ISO Accreditation Can Benefit Your Business

ISO accreditation has several advantages for your business. As well as making your organisation more credible, it can also help to increase profitability and improve efficiency.Although local and national government regulations apply to businesses, some may not be on a par with international standards. Even if the government regulations are of a high standard and your business follows the...

What Are ISO Standards?

ISO standards are an internationally-recognised set of industry certifications that aim to standardise best practices and quality standards.These standards were introduced because various industries in different countries have their own sets of best practices and quality standards, and some do not qualify for internationally recognized standards. The ISO standards try to remedy this problem.Similar to the metric standard of...

Becoming More Energy Efficient in Chemical Manufacturing

The efficiency of a chemical manufacturing process can be measured by the relative quantities of products and feedstocks, and by how well it utilises energy. Some processes require more energy than others, even if the desired final output or products are the same.All chemical reactions involve energy. This is typically in the form of heat, making a reaction either...

What Are Derivatives And Their Uses In Chemistry?

In chemistry, a derivative is defined as a compound that’s produced from a similar compound through chemical processes. It can also be derived from a compound through decomposition and the removal of certain functional groups.While derivatives are sometimes required for analytical purposes, it’s important to avoid using too many. That’s because chemical derivatives require additional reagents and generate more...

A Guide To Contract Manufacturing

When it comes to manufacturing, not every company has the resources, capacity or time to do it all cost effectively. Just as many businesses choose to outsource accounting or IT management, so do many companies outsource their manufacturing needs to a firm who can provide a more efficient production run, a faster turnaround, improved quality, and better scalability, among...

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If you’re part of the chemical manufacturing industry, or want to learn more about it, The Science Blog also features a range of articles that focus on exactly that. Maybe you want to know how you can make your chemical manufacturing facility more eco-friendly, learn how titration is used in the pharmaceutical industry, explore the latest version of the ISO 9001 Standard, understand chemical reagents or uncover the benefits of cleanroom contract packing.

And for all of you chemistry buffs out there, The Science Blog lets you delve deeper into complex topics like the pH scale, aldehydes, ketones, HEPES buffer, and diagnostic reagents. Discussing the molecular structures and uses of different chemicals, we help you better understand the inner workings of common substances used in science. No matter what aspect of chemistry you’re interested in, The Science Blog has it all!

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