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Lubimar First Certified Under Unified ASC Farm Standard
Lubimar First Certified Under Unified ASC Farm Standard
Lubimar, a seabass and seabream farm in southern Spain, has become the first to be certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Farm Standard.
Japan Names 2026 Recipient Of RQES And JSA Chairman Award
Japan Names 2026 Recipient Of RQES And JSA Chairman Award
The Robust Quality Engineering Society (RQES) has named Hiroyuki Narahara of Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) as the recipient of the 11th RQES and Japanese Standards Association (JSA) Chairman’s Award.
Czech National Awards Extend Application Deadline To April 21
Czech National Awards Extend Application Deadline To April 21
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) and the Quality Council of the Czech Republic (RKČR) have extended the application deadline for the 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic from March 31 to April 21, 2026.
KATS Opens 2026 Recruitment For Engineering And Language Standardization Roles
KATS Opens 2026 Recruitment For Engineering And Language Standardization Roles
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened its 2026 recruitment for in-house experts to support the development and review of standards in engineering and language fields.
Standards Watch 31 Highlights Electric Cooking Safety Under BIS Framework
Standards Watch 31 Highlights Electric Cooking Safety Under BIS Framework
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the 31st edition of its Standards Watch series,
ISBIH Hosts Webinar on New Version of ISO 14001
ISBIH Hosts Webinar on New Version of ISO 14001
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) will host a free webinar on April 15, 2026, to present the upcoming changes in ISO 14001, the environmental management systems standard.
SIST Names Young Ambassadors of Standardization for 2026
SIST Names Young Ambassadors of Standardization for 2026
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has selected four young engineers as its Young Ambassadors of Standardization for 2026, following its Autumn School held in November 2025 in Ljubljana. 
ICT, Telecommunications And Education in New ISS Standardization Bulletin
ICT, Telecommunications And Education in New ISS Standardization Bulletin
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new issue of its Standardization bulletin, highlighting how standards support digital infrastructure, education, and management practices.
Croatian Standards Institute Hosts 5th Expert Council Session in Zagreb
Croatian Standards Institute Hosts 5th Expert Council Session in Zagreb
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) held the 5th session of its Expert Council in Zagreb, bringing together 269 members to strengthen cooperation and participation in standardization. 
China Sets Up Three Regional AI Standardization Groups With Distinct Roles
China Sets Up Three Regional AI Standardization Groups With Distinct Roles
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has established three regional working groups for artificial intelligence, each with a defined focus ranging from international standards work to industrial application.
Singapore Accreditation Council Completes APAC Peer Evaluation
Singapore Accreditation Council Completes APAC Peer Evaluation
The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has completed a peer re-evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), confirming its continued alignment with international accreditation practices under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates
Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional branch of the French Quality Movement (MFQ-BFC) has launched a support program to help organizations prepare for upcoming updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Global News

Standards Organizations Unite at COP29 to Drive Climate Action; launched first-ever Standards Pavilion 
Standards Organizations Unite at COP29 to Drive Climate Action; launched first-ever Standards Pavilion 
International standards organizations have joined forces to highlight the critical role of standards in accelerating climate action at COP29.
ISO Begins Review of ISO 22000 to Address New Food Safety Trends
ISO Begins Review of ISO 22000 to Address New Food Safety Trends
The ISO 22000 standard, which sets food safety management system requirements, has entered its review phase to adapt to emerging global trends and industry needs.
IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3 Launching in November with Major Updates
IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3 Launching in November with Major Updates
IFS has announced the upcoming release of IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3, aimed at enhancing safety and quality for wholesalers, cash & carry businesses, and packaging companies.
AFNOR Spec: New Standard for Simplifying Digital App Development with "Low-Code/No-Code"
AFNOR Spec: New Standard for Simplifying Digital App Development with "Low-Code/No-Code"
The Syndicat Français des Professionnels du NoCode (SFPN), backed by AFNOR, has launched AFNOR Spec, a new technical document dedicated to "Low Code and No Code" (LCNC) technology.
ISO Committee for Risk Management Reports Progress on ISO 31000 Revision at London Plenary
ISO Committee for Risk Management Reports Progress on ISO 31000 Revision at London Plenary
The ISO Technical Committee 262 (TC262) for Risk Management recently convened in London.
Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims
Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.
New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems
New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems
The IEC TS 61400-26-4:2024 technical specification, “Wind Power Generation System Part 26-4: Reliability of Wind Power Generation System,” has been released,
FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody
FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,
New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization
New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization
CEN and CENELEC, in collaboration with Small Business Standards (SBS), have released a video to promote Guide 17, which addresses challenges SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) face in standard development.
Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation
Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation
IAF and ILAC have confirmed the unification of global accreditation under GLOBAC, with operations set to begin in January 2026.
GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits
GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stated that it does not recognize GLOBALG.A.P’s IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – version 6.0.
McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers
McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers
McDonald's is introducing a new Code of Conduct to elevate ethical and compliance standards across its operations, while also enforcing the stricter Sedex SMETA 7.0 protocol for its suppliers.
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