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ANAB Seeks National Experts For Personnel Credentialing Committees
ANAB Seeks National Experts For Personnel Credentialing Committees
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is inviting nominations for two national committees that oversee personnel certification and certificate accreditation.
How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals
How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a nonprofit association focused on food safety and regulatory collaboration, offers a national Retail HACCP Plan Review Service to help streamline approvals of specialized food processes.
Edu4Standards.eu Project Establishes European Student Association for Standardization
Edu4Standards.eu Project Establishes European Student Association for Standardization
CEN and CENELEC are establishing the first European student association dedicated to standardization and inviting students to help co-create it.
Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates
Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates
Twenty-eight Slovenian companies and organizations received the Socially Responsible Employer certificate at a formal ceremony held on December 1, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS).
Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189
Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189
Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.
HZN Publishes Work Programme For National Standardization Activities In 2026
HZN Publishes Work Programme For National Standardization Activities In 2026
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its Work Programme for 2026, setting out the national standardization projects it plans to develop, revise, or complete during the year, in line with European Union rules and international trade commitments.
FDA Aligns U.S. Device Rules With ISO 13485, Replaces QSR With QMSR
FDA Aligns U.S. Device Rules With ISO 13485, Replaces QSR With QMSR
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has replaced its long-standing Quality System Regulation (QSR) with the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), changing the legal framework for quality management in the U.S. medical device sector.
Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards
Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards
Danish Standards (DS) has developed a new AI-based search tool to make standards search easier and more relevant for organizations.
26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications
26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications
The 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic have officially opened, inviting organizations to apply for one of the country’s established national recognition programs focused on quality, responsibility, and sustainability. 
NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee
NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.
Korea Sets Out 2026 National Quality Award Briefings for Applicants
Korea Sets Out 2026 National Quality Award Briefings for Applicants
The Korean Standards Association (KSA) will hold official briefing sessions to explain how the 2026 National Quality Award government honors will be run,
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Highlight Quality Systems in Italy
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Highlight Quality Systems in Italy
Italy’s preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing quality and trust systems into sharp focus,

Global News

Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices
Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices
Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.
FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020
FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020
FSSC 22000 version 6 has officially been recognized against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.
ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes
ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes
ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.
PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification
PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification
PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.
BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA
BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA
The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.
New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision
New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision
ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.
New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems
New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems
To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.
New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.
The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,
IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6
IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6
Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.
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