Export Administration Regulations Bureau of Industry and Security Requirements for Compliance Programs The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has specific Export Compliance Program (ECP) requirements for parties dealing in items controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The purpose of an ECP is to ensure that an organization’s export activities are performed in accordance … Read more
Export Administration Regulations Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Military End User List The Military End Use (MEU) List was added to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in December of 2020. This list identifies foreign parties to whom a license is required to export items deemed to have a potential military end use. These parties are considered … Read more
Amendments were signed into law to the Florida State Cybersecurity Act on July 1, 2022. These revisions illustrate the gap between desired levels of information security and attained levels in both the public and private sectors. The Act, also known as the Cybersecurity Act applies to the Florida Digital Service (FLDS) and the heads of … Read more
Implementing ISO 9001:2015 properly can benefit an organization across the board if executed appropriately. The first steps of an effective implementation process should include determining what the intended results of the program should be. These quality objectives may include factors beyond meeting customer expectations and ensuring the quality of products and services. For example, a … Read more
Achieving quality objectives is a goal when implementing and maintaining any ISO 9000 family quality management system (QMS). To achieve goals however, an organization must first clearly delineate what those objectives are. Establishing quality objectives is a requirement under the planning clause of ISO 9001:2015. However, to obtain the greatest value, care should be taken … Read more
Internet of Things (IOT) cybersecurity is becoming an issue of increasing concern as these devices continue to secure a larger marketplace presence. This is due to the fact that IoT solutions are a cost effective means of achieving integration of connected devices. IoT include smart home products, wearable technology, health monitoring devices, alarm systems, and … Read more
Economic Espionage by China Continues in Every Sector in the United States Economic espionage efforts by China continue to pose a serious threat to the United States in both public and private sectors. In the public sector hacking groups backed by the People’s Republic of China have infiltrated local and federal agencies. These persistent attacks … Read more
Understanding CMMC Requirements is critical for businesses of all sizes in the defense industry. This need is becoming more urgent as final release of CMMC 2.0 is expected to occur in 2023. Failure to achieve an appropriate level of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification in a timely manner may impede an organization’s ability to participate in … Read more
ISO 13485:2016 Applicability Implementation of ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System (QMS) is applicable to organizations involved with the any of the steps in a medical devices life cycle, including design, calibration, production, and disposal. This voluntary international standard allows for the variances in regulatory requirements particular to the organization’s region of application. Because ISO … Read more
AIAA S-121A-2017 is a test standard based on military standards MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 that addresses EMC for space system requirements. This standard relies heavily upon appropriate tailoring in the development of a test plan. EMC and Space System Applications The burgeoning New Space Economy is providing opportunities for a wide array of product developers to … Read more
Essential Features of an ITAR Compliance Program International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance is a requirement for companies entering markets with defense related applications. To establish an effective ITAR compliance program all segments of a business must be involved. Important features of an ITAR program include the following: DDTC Registration DDTC registration is a … Read more
Preventing Product Damage Due to Shipping Utilizing packaged products methods of evaluation can greatly reduce losses due to shipping damage and increase customer satisfaction. According to Packing Digest, between 2 to 11 percent of packaged products arrive at a distribution with some damage. In many cases this damage could be avoided by ensuring that packaging … Read more
Using Your QMS to Enhance Profitability Using your Quality Management System (QMS) to improve processes can enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability. The key to achieving these goals is for the management team and senior leadership to identify the strategic direction of the organization and align the QMS to achieve those goals. Certification body quality … Read more
What is Developmental Test and Evaluation? Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) refers to testing performed on components and subsystems designed for use on U.S. defense platforms. This testing is conducted at various stages in the development and acquisition process to verify that the product meets specified levels of performance. DT&E is normally conducted by the … Read more
ITAR Export Compliance Regulations International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Export Compliance regulations control the export of articles that are developed for defense-related applications. This includes items that are designed for military systems or intended for a military purpose. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), which is part of the Department of State, administers … Read more
Corrective Actions Provide Opportunities for Improvement Corrective Actions are excellent opportunities for process improvement and increasing profitability. It is necessary however, to implement a process to these control corrective actions. This is often perceived by some as being a cumbersome, unnecessarily complicated, and time consuming process. However, a properly constructed Quality Management System can ensure … Read more
