Brazil's Paraná Adopts Good Practices Seal to Combat Violence Against Women

Paraná, a state in Brazil, has officially adopted the "Seal of Good Practices in Combating Violence Against Women."

Inmetro Advances in Quantum Measurement for Resistors, Calibration Fully Shifted to Brazil

Inmetro announced it has advanced its quantum methods for measuring standard resistors, making it possible to perform all calibrations in Brazil.

Salvador Becomes the First Brazilian Capital to Certify Sustainability Indicators

The capital of Bahia, Salvador, received a certificate from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) for its compliance with urban services, quality of life, and smart city indicators.

Brazil Updates Environmental Management Standard

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released a new amendment to its environmental management systems standard.

Inmetro Accredits First Lab in Brazil's Northern Region

Inmetro has accredited the Laboratory of Product Testing (LabEP) at the University of the State of Amazonas (UEA).

Inmetro Strengthens Infrastructure Program in the North and Northeast Regions of Brazil

Inmetro is focusing its quality infrastructure program to support universities and institutes in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions.

Brazil Launches New Food Safety Management Systems Guide

Brazil has stepped up its commitment to food safety with the release of a new guide for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on ISO 22000.

Inmetro’s Organic Analysis Laboratory Successfully Passes International Review

Inmetro’s Organic Analysis Laboratory (Labor) recently passed an international peer review, carried out by a researcher from the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA).

Brazil's Inmetro Recruitment Exam Results Set for October Release

Inmetro, Brazil is moving forward with its recruitment process to hire 100 new employees, and the wait is almost over.

QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body

Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.

Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).

Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment

A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.

Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000

The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,

Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM

The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade

The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,

First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards

The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.

NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.

CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements

Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has released new safety and quality standards for retail, warehousing and distribution, along with updated requirements for dietary supplement products.

China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad

The 20th International Standards Olympiad, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS),

EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia

The EASI Model has been introduced as the first governance scheme accredited by Accredia and open to independent certification.