UK regulators are increasingly scrutinising how organisations manage supply chain risk, not just internally, but across contractors, suppliers, and third parties. This blog explores what regulators now expect, where businesses commonly fall short, and how integrated management systems can help bring control and consistency to supply chain risk management.

The start of a new year often brings renewed focus, but it can also reveal common compliance issues that went unnoticed previously. This article explores key areas organisations should review early, including documentation, training, responsibilities, and risk assessments.

Seasonal operational changes can quietly affect staffing, workloads, and routines. This article explores why reviewing health and safety, quality, and environmental management systems during these periods is essential to maintaining effective compliance.

For many organisations, a Quality Management System (QMS) is seen as a collection of procedures, forms, and audits. In reality, ISO 9001 is clear: the heart of a QMS is Customer Focus. Clauses 5.2 and 9.1.2 make it explicit that the primary purpose of your QMS is to consistently meet customer requirements and enhance satisfaction. Achieving compliance is not enough. A truly effective QMS ensures that every process, from procurement and production to delivery and after-sales s

Since July 2025, businesses in England will face new charges when registering waste exemptions under the Environment Act 2021. Find out which exemptions are affected, how much they’ll cost, and what steps your organisation should take to prepare.

The UK’s 2024/25 Waste Strategy is reshaping how businesses handle waste, with strict new requirements on food waste segregation, EPR for packaging, and recycling. Discover how your ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) provides the structure, data, and compliance tools to meet these deadlines and avoid costly penalties.

The physical safety of workers has always been the primary focus of health and safety regulation. Yet, the greatest threat to a company's bottom line: and its workforce: no longer comes from falling objects or unguarded machinery, but from invisible risks: stress, depression, and anxiety. The latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) paint a stark picture: 776,000 workers  in Great Britain are suffering from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. Work

The next revision of ISO 9001 is on the horizon. With the Draft International Standard released in 2025, the update focuses on modern business realities like digitalisation, sustainability, and clarity in structure. Learn what’s changing, what’s still under review, and how your organisation can prepare with help from Base Solutions.

ISO certification doesn’t have to be complicated. At Base Solutions Limited, we help businesses achieve and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 with practical support that removes the stress and delivers real results.

Confined spaces pose hidden risks. Learn how our Working in Confined Spaces online course helps teams stay safe, compliant and prepared for emergencies.

Managing hazardous substances is vital for workplace safety and legal compliance. This blog explains why COSHH matters, key steps for compliance, and the benefits of proper risk management.

The HSE is turning its attention to office environments in 2025. Fire safety, incident reporting and hybrid work risks are now key inspection areas. Find out why SMEs need to act and how Base Solutions can help.

The ISO 14001 standard is being revised to address climate change, biodiversity, and ESG expectations. Here's what ISO 14001:2026 means for your business, and how to stay ahead.

Busy weeks at Base Solutions as we deliver audits, inspections, training and app updates to boost client compliance and safety.

Still guessing your way through health and safety? ISO 45001 helps you take control with clear, structured systems. Learn what it means and how to get started the right way.