Category: QA

Demystifying Quality Assurance (QA) The world relies on countless products to function smoothly. Years ago, I was a research and development chemist in a laboratory producing web offset inks for the newspaper industry. I am going to use this experience as an illustrative example to showcase the concepts of Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), […]

Imagine you are about to get a bandage changed by a nurse. Would you feel better knowing the bandage company has a system in place to make sure it is clean, effective and will not irritate your skin? That’s what ISO 13485 is all about for medical devices! It is an international set of guidelines […]

I gave a presentation titled Blockchain & Clinical Trials at the QUALCON 2023 conference in Geelong, Victoria. I was excited when preparing my presentation as I see that fraud exists in supply chains. I chose the topic of clinical trials as I have seen that there is great benefit using blockchain, particularly from a quality […]

Quality Assurance (QA) often bears an undeserved reputation for being laborious. As someone who is passionate about QA, I want to debunk misconceptions and highlight the positive aspects that QA specialists bring to any organisation. 1. Debunking the Myth: Burden versus Collaboration There is the belief that QA adds an extra workload. This is a misconception. […]

Quality Assurance & Child Rearing I am a Quality Assurance (QA) specialist in quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001: 2015. I’m a parent with two children. I love drawing parallels different aspects of my life, and so here’s a parallel about my role in quality assurance and child rearing. A QA Parent – […]

I am a Quality Assurance (QA) specialist in quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001: 2015. I go to the gym. I’m not a gym junkie or a fitness freak. It’s a good habit that I have formed and the exercise makes me feel good. (And I am yet to experience an adrenaline rush). […]

Volunteer Work is a Form of Quality Assurance that Ensures Moral & Ethical Standards I am a Quality Assurance (QA) specialist in quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001: 2015. I am a passionate volunteer. I have been volunteering in different roles throughout my adult life. I love drawing parallels different aspects of my […]

Eco-Friendly Practices I am a Quality Assurance (QA) specialist in quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001: 2015. I am trying to do my bit for the environment by composting and growing my own vegetables and fruits through raised bed gardening. Not perfect, just managing this eco-friendly practice. I want to draw the parallel […]

I am a Quality Assurance (QA) specialist in quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001: 2015. I love libraries – I’m a bibliophile. I love drawing parallels different aspects of my life, and so here’s a parallel about my role in quality assurance and my love of libraries. A QA Bibliophile – Does That […]