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Belly Bella Becomes Armenia’s First GRASP-Assessed Farm
Belly Bella Fruit Company has become the first agricultural producer in Armenia to complete the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP), adding independent checks of worker welfare and labor practices to its existing GLOBALG.A.P. certifications.
Armenia Invites Applications for 2027 CIS Quality Award
Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology (ARMSTANDARD) has invited organizations to apply for the 11th Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Quality Award, which will recognize achievements in product and service quality in 2027.
Armenia Joins International Measurement System as BIPM Associate State
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has admitted the Republic of Armenia as an Associate State, expanding the country's participation in the international measurement system.
Armstandard Calibration Laboratories Expand Accreditation Scope With Three New Measurement Areas
The calibration laboratories of Armstandard, Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology, have expanded their international accreditation scope under ISO/IEC 17025.
ARMSTANDARD November Newsletter Spotlights World Quality Week Celebrations
A new November 2025 edition of the ARMSTANDARD's Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia project newsletter has been released.
October Issue of Armenia’s Quality Infrastructure Newsletter Highlights Laboratory Training in Metrology
The October 2025 issue of the Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia newsletter has been released, focusing on practical training and capacity development for Armenian laboratories.
ARMSTANDARD Issues September Bulletin on Quality Infrastructure Project Progress
The National Body for Standardization and Metrology of Armenia (ARMSTANDARD) released the latest bulletin of the Assistance to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia project,
Armenia Forms Jury for National Quality Award With 18 EFQM-Trained Experts
Armenia has formed the jury for its national quality award by certifying 18 experts trained under the EFQM model for assessing organizational excellence.
Slavmed Medical Center First in South Caucasus to Earn ISO 7101:2023 Certification
Slavmed Medical Center in Yerevan, Armenia has become the first healthcare provider in the South Caucasus to receive certification for ISO 7101:2023,
New International Technical Committee MTC 564 to Manage Product Life Cycles Across Eurasian States
A new interstate technical committee, MTC 564, was established to oversee the complete life cycle management of products.Global News
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026, ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.
