The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) launched Argentina's first national standard for Steel Framing construction systems and hosted a separate event introducing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety certification scheme.
The Center of Excellence on Innovation and Transformative Technologies for the Circular Economy (CEITTEC) hosted a regional meeting in Córdoba, Argentina,
The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has introduced ROCS, a new voluntary registry designed to recognize organizations that can demonstrate their sustainability efforts with verified evidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.