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Australia Issues World-First Specification for Compostable Textiles
Standards Australia (SA) has published SA TS 5399:2025 – Compostable Natural Fibre Textiles, the first technical specification of its kind worldwide.
India Launches Seven Strategic Roadmaps to Strengthen Environmental Standardization
The Environment and Ecology Department (EED) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released seven Strategic Roadmaps on World Standards Day, October 14, 2025,
Cofrac Launches Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Verification Under EU Carbon Scheme 2
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emission declarations from regulated entities under the new European carbon market system,
First TÜRKAK Accreditation Issued for Product Carbon Footprint Verification
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation in the field of product carbon footprint (PCF) verification under the international environmental management standard ISO 14067.
Canada Invites Proposals To Strengthen Climate Adaptation Through Standards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is inviting applications for its open call for proposals under the program Advancing Climate Adaptation Through Flexible Standards-Based Strategies and Solutions.
ABNT Becomes First Brazilian Entity Accredited to Validate Carbon Projects
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has become the first Brazilian organization accredited by Inmetro to validate greenhouse gas (GHG) projects.
TÜRKAK Grants First Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Removal Projects
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation for the verification of greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects under the international standard ISO 14064-2:2019.
Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program
The Taiwanese precision metal manufacturer Year Round Technology Corporation has been recognized with Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program.
Wild Bear Technology Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Sustainable Materials
Taiwan-based Wild Bear Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of flexible plastic films used in textiles and clothing,
Italy Updates White Certificate Rules to Reward Energy Efficiency
Italy has revised its white certificates – the country’s main policy tool for promoting energy efficiency through tradable savings certificates.
Cofrac Opens Accreditation for Energy Audit Certification
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for a new certification covering energy audit services in buildings, processes, and transport.
Lightwall Receives Brazil’s First Environmental Label for Construction System
Lightwall Brasil has become the first company in the country to receive an Environmental Label for a construction system from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).Global News
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,
IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63372,
IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.
