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Erasmus MC Receives Netherlands’ First Biobank Accreditation
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the Netherlands’ first biobank accreditation to Erasmus MC Central Biobank & Trialsupport.
Saudi Arabia Takes Secretariat of New ISO/TC 357 on Wound Dressings
Saudi Arabia will hold the secretariat of the newly created International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee ISO/TC 357, which will develop international standards for wound dressings and compresses.
NEN Invites Stakeholders to Shape Standards Agenda for Sustainable Medical Devices
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting healthcare organizations, manufacturers, government bodies, researchers and other stakeholders to help develop a national standardization agenda for sustainable medical devices.
TGA Proposes Publishing Therapeutic Goods GMP Inspection Outcomes
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened a consultation on plans to publish Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection outcomes and GMP certificates for therapeutic goods manufacturers, seeking feedback on how the information should be published and accessed.
Norway Reestablishes Medical Device Standards Committee, Invites New Members
Standard Norway (SN) has reestablished its national committee for medical device management systems and is now inviting more professional communities to participate in work on international and European standards for quality and risk management in medical devices.
PCA Opens Consultation on Revised Biobank Accreditation Program
Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a revised version of its DABB-01 accreditation program for biobanks, introducing clearer rules for accreditation scope descriptions and updates aligned with PN-EN ISO 20387:2021-01.
Vietnam Food Safety Institute Achieves GLP-OECD Status
The National Accreditation Office for Quality (BOA) awarded OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) recognition to the National Institute for Food Control (NIFC),
Dutch Initiative Prepares New Committee on Medical Device Environmental Impact
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is preparing a new committee focused on methods for assessing the environmental impact of medical devices, with the aim of helping shape Dutch input into future European and international standardization work.
Mexico Updates Medical Device Labeling Standard With New Safety and Digital Information Rules
Mexico’s Ministry of Health has published a revised version of NOM-137-SSA1-2024, the national standard that sets labeling requirements for medical devices sold in the country.
Indonesia Revises Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice Certification Rules
Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has issued new rules for Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice (CPKB) certification,
Inmetro Opens Pilot Accreditation Program for Brazilian Biobanks
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened applications for a pilot accreditation program for biobanks in Brazil based on ISO 20387.
Accredia Passes EA Peer Evaluation for Biobanking Accreditation
The Italian accreditation body Accredia has passed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), advancing the process for international recognition of Italian biobank accreditations under ISO 20387.Global News
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026.
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
