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Public Consultation Opens for BS 30480 Suicide Prevention Guide in the Workplace
A draft of BS 30480, a new British Standard offering guidance on suicide prevention, intervention, and support in the workplace, is open for public comment until July 16, 2025.
BSI Launches Landmark Residential Standard for Modern Construction Methods
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 8700:2025, the first formal specification to guide the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in new residential buildings.
UKAS Opens Pilot Accreditation Project for Innovation, Quality, and Compliance Standards
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has launched a pilot accreditation project to enable accredited certification for three emerging management system standards:
BSI Introduces Guidance to Fight Greenwashing in Sustainable Investment Funds
New guidance has been released to help fund managers clearly define, manage, and communicate sustainability claims in investment funds, aiming to restore trust and curb greenwashing.
New Paper Calls for Data Centers Designed for Resilience, Sustainability, and Safety
Meeting the massive growth in data and AI use must not come at the cost of quality, safety, or the environment,
UK to Tighten Post-Market Rules for Medical Devices Starting June 2025
The UK’s new Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) regulations for medical and in vitro diagnostic devices will come into force on June 16, 2025.
UK Using New Guidance To Ensure Food Authenticity and Fight Food Fraud
A new standard has been published by BSI to help improve trust in food products and reduce the risk of misleading claims in the food and feed supply chain.
NHSGGC Biorepository Becomes First in UK to Earn UKAS Accreditation Under ISO 20387
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's (NHSGGC) Biorepository is the first facility in the UK to receive UKAS accreditation under ISO 20387:2018, the international standard for biobanking.
BSI Updates PAS 402 to Improve Waste Management and Boost Circular Economy
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised its waste resource management specification, PAS 402:2025, to help businesses enhance recycling quality, reduce compliance costs, and simplify data reporting.
UK Updates Guidance on UKCA and CE Mark Recognition in Great Britain
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has issued updated guidance on the use of UKCA and CE markings for products sold in Great Britain.
BSI Awards First Kitemark Certifications for Service Excellence
London Luton Airport, Balmoral Tanks, and Lex Autolease have become the first organizations to achieve the British Standards Institution (BSI) Kitemark for Service Excellence, introduced a year ago.
UKAS Launches Pilot Accreditation for ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Certification
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has initiated a pilot program to accredit certification bodies for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard.Global News
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting
The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.
