First São Paulo Quality Infrastructure Symposium Sets Agenda for Brazil’s Global Competitiveness

Leaders from Brazil’s standardization, metrology, and conformity assessment sectors gathered for the

Brazilian Standardization Body ABNT Celebrates 85th Anniversary

The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) celebrated its 85th anniversary on September 30 with a ceremony at the Teatro do Sesi-SP in São Paulo.

ABNT Launches ISO 7101 to Advance Quality in Health Organizations

The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has officially launched the Brazilian version of ISO 7101,

Inmetro Boosts Consumer Safety with Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand Campaign

The Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia (Inmetro) has introduced the campaign Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand (Inmetro na Palma da Mão).

Brazil Invites Feedback on Revision of ABNT NBR 10004-2 Waste Classification Standard

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has opened the process for revising ABNT NBR 10004-2:2024,

Ceasa Paraná Awarded Bronze ABNT Seal for Combating Violence Against Women

Ceasa Paraná, the public company that manages wholesale food supply centers in the state of Paraná,

Inmetro Sets Mandatory Footwear Labeling to Fight Piracy and Protect Consumers

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No. 459 of August 19, 2025, requiring all footwear sold in Brazil to carry standardized labels.

ABNT Launches Standard for Open Data in Smart Cities at São Paulo Event

The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has officially released ABNT NBR ISO 37110:2024,

Brazil Confirms Quality Strategy Implementation with Official Resolutions

Brazil has formally enacted its National Quality Infrastructure Strategy (ENIQ) and the 2025–2026 Action Plan through Resolutions No. 1 and No. 2 of 2025, published in the Official Gazette on July 1.

Brazil Opens Consultation to Update Product Certification Requirements

Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has launched a public consultation to revise the country’s general rules for product certification.

Inmetro Puts Digital Verification in the Palm of Your Hand

The Brazilian government has officially launched Inmetro na Palma da Mão (“Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand”), a new digital verification platform that allows consumers to confirm whether certified products are genuine.

Brazil Unveils First National Quality Strategy Action Plan for 2025–2026

Brazil has launched its National Quality Infrastructure Strategy (ENIQ) and the first related Action Plan, which will be in effect for the 2025–2026 period.

FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.

OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).

ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026

The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.

ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards

A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.

Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development

The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.

Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,

IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63372,

IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users

The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.

ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing ISO 25859, a new international standard that will define how microorganisms that grow at high temperatures are counted in milk and dairy products.

ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication

The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001 has been approved, paving the way for publication in mid April.

IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has established a new legal entity, IATF AISBL, marking a shift from its previous structure as an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their national industry associations.