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Packaged Water Reclassified as High-Risk Under New Rules in India With Mandatory Audits
Packaged drinking water and mineral water have been reclassified as high-risk food categories by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), triggering mandatory annual third-party audits.
BIS Spotlights Toy and Electric Vehicle Standards in Fifth Standards Watch Episode
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its video series Standards Watch, highlighting recent efforts to improve safety and quality standards for electric vehicles (EVs) and toys in India.
India Submits Revised Forest Scheme for PEFC Global Assessment
India’s updated national forest certification system has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for review.
BIS Launches First Episode of Standards Watch to Share Key Quality and Safety Updates
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the first episode of Standards Watch, a new video series aimed at delivering timely updates on quality, standardization, and consumer safety.
First Edition of BIS Newsletter Highlights Key Moves in India's Standards Landscape
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the inaugural edition of its monthly newsletter Manak Samachar, offering a clear look at major updates in Indian standardization, quality control, and global cooperation efforts.
Larsen & Toubro Becomes First in India Certified to ISO 19443 for Nuclear Safety
Larsen & Toubro Limited is the first engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company in India to be certified to ISO 19443:2018, the international standard for quality management in the nuclear energy supply chain.
India Issues 2025 Amendment to Food Labeling Requirements
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
BIS Aims to Strengthen Academia's Role in India’s Standardization
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized two conventions to foster closer collaboration between academia and the national standardization process.
India Joins Elite Club with PEFC-Endorsed Trees Outside Forests Certification
The Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), the Indian national member of PEFC, officially launched its national Trees Outside Forests (TOF) certification standard.Global News
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements.
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026.
