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BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Earns GFSI Benchmark Recognition
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 has officially been recognized under
New Version of IFS Broker 3.2 Released in 2024
The International Featured Standards (IFS) rolled out version 3.2 of the IFS Broker in February 2024, making it a must-know update for food brokers, agents, and importers.
Two GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurance Standards Achieve GFSI Benchmark Recognition
In a move that’s sure to make fish and veggies sleep easier at night, two GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Programmes have just gotten a major thumbs-up:
Majevica Honey Set to Receive Geographic Protection by Year-End
It’s not every day that honey makes headlines, but this isn’t just any honey. By the end of this year, Majevica honey, a beloved product from the Majevica region, is expected to receive official geographic protection.
Competition for implementing ISO 9001 ISO 22000 and HACCP of Strong Alcoholic Beverage Producers in Vojvodina
The competition is open to legal entities and entrepreneurs based in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina.
New national guidelines (NIG) for GLOBAL GAP Italy
Welcome the approval and publication of the new National Guidelines (NIG) for Italy under the GLOBALG.A.P. Version 6 smart-category PV product.Global News
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT
The new ISO/IEC 27404:2025 standard has been released,
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
