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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.
Inmetro Earns Top Fiesp Regulatory Quality Seal from São Paulo Industry Federation
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received the 2024 Gold Category of the Regulatory Quality Seal from the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp)—
Federal Prosecutors in Brazil Recognized with Top Certification for Gender Violence Prevention
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has awarded the National Council of the Public Prosecutor’s Office (CNMP) the highest category of the “Nós Por Elas” Seal, recognizing its efforts to prevent and combat violence against women.
Public Labs Across Brazil Can Now Join Inmetro’s ProdIQ Accreditation Program
Public institutions throughout Brazil can now voluntarily join the ProdIQ Program, which promotes the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories and supports professional training.
Lagoa Dourada Recognized as Sustainable City by ABNT
Lagoa Dourada, a municipality of about 12,000 people in Minas Gerais, has been officially recognized as a Sustainable City by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).
Brazil Publishes Key Standard to Manage Climate Change Risks
ABNT has published a new national standard to help organizations assess and respond to climate-related risks.
New FSC Standard Advances Sustainable Forest Management in Brazil
A new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard for natural forests in Brazil will take effect on October 1, 2025, aiming to improve biodiversity protection, Indigenous rights, and small producer inclusion.Global News
IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage
A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.
ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.
ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies
ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.
ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.
ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience
ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.
2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced
The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.
Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas
BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.
GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.
