IRAM Marks 90 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety in Argentina

The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) celebrated its 90th anniversary on May 2, highlighting nearly a century of work supporting quality, safety, and sustainability in Argentina and beyond.

Argentina Updates Food Code, Including Precise Rules for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Argentina has introduced three updates to its Food Code through joint resolutions published in the Official Gazette.

Argentina's Largest Music Festival Cosquín Rock Partners With IRAM to Verify Its Carbon Footprint

For the second consecutive year, Cosquín Rock, Argentina's largest music festival, has partnered with with IRAM to verify its carbon footprint.

INTI Laboratories Certified by International Olive Council for Olive Oil Quality Testing

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) has been certified by the International Olive Council (IOC) for its competence in physicochemical analysis of olive oil.

INTI Earns Accreditation in Legal Metrology

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) has received accreditation from the Argentine Accreditation Body (OAA), authorizing it to certify all metrological controls on measuring instruments regulated by Law 19511.

Argentina’s INTI Develops AI Method to Assess Olive Oil Quality

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) in Argentina has developed a new artificial intelligence method to determine the quality of virgin, extra virgin, and lampante (not for consumption) olive oils.

Raise a Glass: Cordón Blanco Winery Secures First Tandil Geographical Indication

Cordón Blanco Winery is the first to obtain the Tandil Geographical Indication (IG), highlighting the unique qualities of its wines.

Celebrating a Quarter Century of Spanish in ISO Standards

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Spanish Translation Task Force (STTF) established to translate ISO standards into Spanish.

Argentina Hosts Event to Promote U.S. and Latin American Collaboration on Petroleum Standards

The XI Edition of the Annual Meeting of the National Board of Inspection of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, held in Argentina, highlighted the importance of industrial standards in the petroleum sector.

Argentina Unveils Four New Certifications in Fashion and Personal Care Sectors

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) of Argentina has introduced four new voluntary certifications to boost business competitiveness and quality.

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.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September

The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.

ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight

The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.

ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision

The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.

IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards

IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.

Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance

ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.

Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025

Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.

Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series

A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.

Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949

Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.

BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration

The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.

Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—

Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development

Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).

Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual

Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.