Nigeria Calls for Dual-Marking Standards at ARSO Meeting in Casablanca

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) underlined the need for dual-marking standards at the 14th ARSO Champions meeting in Casablanca, Morocco.

Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector Leverages ISO Certifications to Reverse Medical Tourism

Nigeria’s healthcare system is taking strides to retain local patients and curb outbound medical tourism by implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 15189 for medical laboratory competence.

IEC Hosts Training Series for 35 African National Committees

The IEC is hosting five training sessions for 35 African National Committees, with over 500 staff set to receive in-depth training on standardization this year.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Library Now Available in Spanish

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group has proudly announced the release of the complete APG Library in Spanish, making it accessible to over 500 million people across more than 20 countries.

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.

CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.

Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway

Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.

ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision

The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,

First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.

Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard

A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.

ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable

The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,

Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 

Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,

Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,

GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard

The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.

ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.