The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) presented new digital services, online fraud monitoring initiatives and professional training programs at the Quality 360º – Strategy That Generates Value event in Belo Horizont.
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) joined government, industry and certification representatives in São Paulo for an event highlighting progress in Brazil's Green Seal Program (Selo Verde), a national initiative aimed at certifying sustainable products and services.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received international recognition to accredit certification bodies under the FSSC 24000 social responsibility certification scheme.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened applications for a pilot accreditation program for biobanks in Brazil based on ISO 20387.
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) awarded Campo Mourão triple certification for sustainable, resilient, and smart cities, making it the first mid-sized municipality in Brazil to achieve the recognition.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) held the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac 2026) in Rio de Janeiro,
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched #ABNTTalks, a new written-content format that turns podcast-style conversations into text articles focused on standards, professional development, and business-related topics.
Pindamonhangaba, a municipality in Brazil, has completed the second maintenance audit of its certifications issued by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT), confirming continued certification for smart city indicators and urban resilience.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) will hold the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac) from April 28 to 30, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro,
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) presented Nós por Elas seals during a public event recognizing organizations that implement structured practices to prevent violence against women.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001.
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.