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Mountain Healthcare First In UK To Achieve ISO 15189 Accreditation For SARC Services
Mountain Healthcare has become the first provider in the UK to achieve accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO 15189:2022 for its Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs),
BIS Highlights Gold Purity And Hallmarking In Standards Watch Episode 30
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 30 of its Standards Watch series, focusing on how gold purity is verified in today’s market.
ENAC Opens Accreditation Scheme for CBAM Emissions Verifiers in Spain
The Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) has launched a new accreditation scheme for organizations that will verify emissions data linked to imported goods under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
IRAM Launches Sustainability Registry ROCS To Recognize ESG Efforts
The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has introduced ROCS, a new voluntary registry designed to recognize organizations that can demonstrate their sustainability efforts with verified evidence.
Taiwan Steel Union Achieves UL 2809 Certification For Recycled Content Validation
Taiwan Steel Union (TSU) has obtained certification to the UL 2809 standard, confirming the recycled content in its crude zinc oxide product through third-party validation.
ABB Earns ISO 56001 Certification For Innovation Management Systems
ABB, a global technology company focused on electrification and automation, has been certified to ISO 56001 for innovation management systems.
China Seeks Organizations To Host ISO Compliance And Starch Subcommittees And Build Mirror Bodies
The Standard Innovation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a call for organizations to apply to host two ISO subcommittees and to take part in several newly established technical bodies.
Korea Opens Applications For 2026 World Standards Day Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has issued guidelines and opened applications for the 2026 World Standards Day government awards,
Türkiye Issues First PEFC Chain Of Custody Accreditation
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the PEFC ST 2002:2020 Chain of Custody standard, enabling certification activities in Türkiye to be carried out in line with international requirements.
Poland Opens Call For IEC 2026 Young Professionals Workshop In Hamburg
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has launched a national call for candidates to join the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals workshop,
FSC Approves Revision Of Sweden Forest Stewardship Standard
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a revision of Sweden’s National Forest Stewardship Standard,
Namibian Standards Institution Testing Centre Retains Accreditation Under ISO 17025
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) has confirmed that its Testing Centre has retained accreditation for its laboratory services following a recent assessment, reaffirming compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.Global News
Portugal Pioneers the First Global Standard for Startup Quality and Innovation
The Portuguese Standardization Body, Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) has launched NP 4595, a pioneering standard designed to help startups improve quality management and innovation.
IFS Updates Guideline for Logistics Audit Checklist
IFS has updated its Guideline for the IFS Logistics Audit Checklist to align with IFS Logistics version 3.
Volvo and GM Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949
Volvo Group and General Motors have updated their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
IRIS Certification News: Railway Quality Management Upgrades with Rev. 4 and Siemens Mobility’s Gold Award
The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) underwent significant updates with the implementation of Revision 4 in April 2024, introducing key changes to improve quality management for railway sector companies.
Draft Revision of ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies Open for Voting
The ISO International Organization for Standardization Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) has released a draft revision of ISO/IEC 17020, which sets competence requirements for inspection bodies.
Survey Launched to Improve ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards
The ISO/TC 323 Technical Committee on Circular Economy has launched a survey, open from February 4 to April 4, 2025, to gather feedback on three foundational standards within its scope - ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020.
ETSI Creates Group to Define 6G Standards, Welcomes Expert Contributions
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has launched a new working group to define the requirements for the upcoming sixth-generation (6G) mobile network.
FSC Clarifies Misconceptions Amid Illegal Timber Trade Concerns, Notably From Russia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.
Ford Updates Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and PPAP, Strengthening Supplier Compliance
Ford has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949 and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), effective February 6, 2025.
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.
