IRAM Marks 90 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety in Argentina

The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) celebrated its 90th anniversary on May 2, highlighting nearly a century of work supporting quality, safety, and sustainability in Argentina and beyond.

Argentina Updates Food Code, Including Precise Rules for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Argentina has introduced three updates to its Food Code through joint resolutions published in the Official Gazette.

Argentina's Largest Music Festival Cosquín Rock Partners With IRAM to Verify Its Carbon Footprint

For the second consecutive year, Cosquín Rock, Argentina's largest music festival, has partnered with with IRAM to verify its carbon footprint.

INTI Laboratories Certified by International Olive Council for Olive Oil Quality Testing

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) has been certified by the International Olive Council (IOC) for its competence in physicochemical analysis of olive oil.

INTI Earns Accreditation in Legal Metrology

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) has received accreditation from the Argentine Accreditation Body (OAA), authorizing it to certify all metrological controls on measuring instruments regulated by Law 19511.

Argentina’s INTI Develops AI Method to Assess Olive Oil Quality

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) in Argentina has developed a new artificial intelligence method to determine the quality of virgin, extra virgin, and lampante (not for consumption) olive oils.

Raise a Glass: Cordón Blanco Winery Secures First Tandil Geographical Indication

Cordón Blanco Winery is the first to obtain the Tandil Geographical Indication (IG), highlighting the unique qualities of its wines.

Celebrating a Quarter Century of Spanish in ISO Standards

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Spanish Translation Task Force (STTF) established to translate ISO standards into Spanish.

Argentina Hosts Event to Promote U.S. and Latin American Collaboration on Petroleum Standards

The XI Edition of the Annual Meeting of the National Board of Inspection of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, held in Argentina, highlighted the importance of industrial standards in the petroleum sector.

Argentina Unveils Four New Certifications in Fashion and Personal Care Sectors

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) of Argentina has introduced four new voluntary certifications to boost business competitiveness and quality.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Library Now Available in Spanish

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group has proudly announced the release of the complete APG Library in Spanish, making it accessible to over 500 million people across more than 20 countries.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.

ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications

IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.

Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review

A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956

A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.

Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust

A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.

ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.

DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.

France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards

The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.

Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0

The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.

TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems

TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.