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New Edition of "Certif' Info" Released by Cofrac
New Edition of "Certif' Info" Released by Cofrac
The French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) has issued the September 2024 edition of "Certif' Info", its newsletter on certification section updates.
TÜV Nord Recognized as Germany's First Compliance Certifier
TÜV Nord Recognized as Germany's First Compliance Certifier
TÜV Nord is the first certification company in Germany to receive accreditation for certifying compliance management systems according to ISO 37301.
Verus Certificación Accredited as Spain’s First Welding Quality Certifier
Verus Certificación Accredited as Spain’s First Welding Quality Certifier
Verus Certificación has become the first organization in Spain to be accredited by ENAC to certify welding quality in metallic materials.
IEEE-SA Accredited to Develop National Standards in Canada
IEEE-SA Accredited to Develop National Standards in Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has officially accredited IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) to develop national standards, empowering the organization to shape Canadian guidelines.
EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards
EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards
The EU Court of Justice ruled that imported food can only display the European Union's organic production logo if it meets all EU production requirements.
Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection
Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection
The certification process for the famous sheep's milk cheese from Travnik has been successfully completed, paving the way for its official protection as a geographically recognized product.
Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the translation of a key safety standard for playground equipment.
Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables
Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables
The "Proven Quality – Croatia" label now certifies fresh vegetables entirely grown in Croatia, ensuring high standards and enhanced production oversight for consumers.
Serbian Accreditation Body Participates in North Macedonian Laboratory Conference
Serbian Accreditation Body Participates in North Macedonian Laboratory Conference
Representatives from ATS (Accreditation Body of Serbia) participated in the conference “Quality and Competence 2024,” organized by MAKLAB – Macedonian Laboratory Association.
Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) Launches e-Accreditation Application for Digital Business
Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) Launches e-Accreditation Application for Digital Business
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has launched its e-Accreditation application as part of its new system aimed at the digitalization of business processes.
Serbia Aligns with Global Transition for Information Security Certification Standards
Serbia Aligns with Global Transition for Information Security Certification Standards
The period of transition to the new global standard for certifying bodies conducting audits of ISMS is underway, and Serbia is aligning with those changes.
Spain Joins Global Gender Equality Effort with Translated Guidance
Spain Joins Global Gender Equality Effort with Translated Guidance
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released the Spanish version of the first-ever global guidance for gender equality, just weeks after the global version was made available.

Global News

World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.
GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period
GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period
The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.
Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released
Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released
The 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), which ranks countries based on their quality infrastructure performance, was launched in May 2024.
IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol
IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released new documents for IFS Broker version 3.2, providing both a guideline for auditors and an audit protocol for remote auditing.
IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has made a legal effort to support the protection of copyright for privately-developed standards that are incorporated by reference into law.
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2024 edition of "Outlook".
First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark
First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark
The first ISO standard for Learning and Development metrics sets a new benchmark for how organizations can measure the impact of their training programs.
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.
GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework
GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.
Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).