IRAM-V Seal as a Guarantee of Animal-Free Products in Argentina

The IRAM-V Seal is a certification that guarantees products marketed as vegan or plant-based are free from components of animal origin, giving consumers in Argentina a clear and independent reference beyond self-declared claims.

IRAM Brings Together Global Partners to Celebrate 90 Years of Standards Work

The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) marked its 90-year milestone by gathering more than 200 representatives from

IRAM Presents New Conformity Assessment Seals

The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has renewed its conformity assessment seals after more than 60 years.

Nominations Now Open for the BRCGS Awards 2025 in the Americas Region

Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2025, which will be presented at BRCGS Connect Charlotte 2025 this September in North Carolina.

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.

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.

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 FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.

DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards

Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),

ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.

ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,

FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation

The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,

ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 

Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity

A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.

ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.

ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.

European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry

A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.

Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.