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Italy Makes National Organic Brand Available Alongside EU Organic Logo
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) has finalized the rules allowing eligible organic products to display the new Italian Organic Brand alongside the European Union organic logo.
IPQ Opens SME Survey for Quality Value Study
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ), with support from Ernst & Young (EY), has opened a survey inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take part in a study measuring the economic, social and environmental value of quality in businesses.
DIN SPEC 91606 Standardizes Building Life Cycle Emissions Assessment
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91606:2026-07, providing a common method for assessing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle.
PKN Dedicates July News Magazine to Trustworthy AI
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the July 2026 edition of WiadomoĊci PKN (PKN News),
IFS Makes Food Packaging and Local Guidance Documents Available in German
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released German-language versions of the IFS Food Packaging Guideline and the IFS Local Guidance Document, giving food businesses and assessors additional practical resources to help apply certification requirements.
GFSI Food Safety Culture Paper Now Available in Three More Languages
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published Chinese, Japanese and Spanish translations of the second edition of its food safety culture position paper, making the updated framework more accessible to businesses and food safety professionals worldwide.
Rethinking Cities in the Latest Edition of UNI's STANDARD Magazine
The Italian Standardization Body (UNI) has published the latest edition of STANDARD Magazine, centered on how cities can become more sustainable, resilient and better adapted to future social, environmental and technological challenges.
Russian Institute Launches Digital Standards Library, Schedules August 19 Presentation
The Russian Institute for Standardization (RST) has launched its Digital Standards Library, a new online service providing round-the-clock access to official national standards and related documents from the Federal Information Fund.
IPQ Marks 40 Years of Quality in July Newsletter
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has released its July newsletter, with the institute's 40th anniversary taking center stage.
North Macedonia Adopts ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has adopted ISO 14092, the international standard for climate change adaptation planning, as a
ATS Calls for Accreditation Council Member Nominations
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has invited accredited conformity assessment bodies to nominate candidates for its Accreditation Council, with submissions open until August 10, 2026.
EN 18286 Published to Help Organizations Prepare for the EU AI Act
CEN and CENELEC have published EN 18286, a new European standard that provides a quality management framework toGlobal News
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.
BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,
New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework
ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.
