The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has become the first organization in Saudi Arabia to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS),
The Ecuadorian Service for Standardization (INEN) has updated its “My First INEN Certificate” program to make it easier for small producers and entrepreneurs to gain recognition, with changes now in effect as of March 23, 2026.
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has launched the formation of a national technical committee dedicated to building information modeling (BIM),
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) which holds the secretariat for ISO Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), is recruiting a new Chair for the body responsible for widely used environmental management standards such as the ISO 14000 family.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Town Hall on April 1, 2026, to explain how inspections of medical device manufacturers will change under its new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), with a focus on a risk-based approach.
The Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO) has released a draft of GSO 2055-1:2026, setting general requirements for Halal food across all stages of the food supply chain.
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued a public statement warning against the misuse of its accreditation mark, identifying a specific case and calling for immediate corrective action.
In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.
The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).