GLOBALG.A.P. Tool Aims To Ease Shift From HPSS To IFA Certification

GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a transition tool to help producers expand their certification from the Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS) to the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard, as buyer requirements in North America increasingly extend beyond food safety alone.

FDA Issues New Guidance On Food Traceability Rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance to help companies comply with its Food Traceability Rule, clarifying how the requirements apply across the food supply chain.

COSA Method Certification Debuts with CSQA as First Authorized Body

A new COSA Method certification has been introduced to measure and strengthen food safety culture in agri-food companies.

SQF Institute Names Finalists for 2026 Excellence Awards

The SQF Institute has announced six finalists for its 2026 SQF Excellence Awards, recognizing professionals who advance food safety through auditing and site leadership under the Safe Quality Food program.

France Launches Work On National Anti Food Waste Label For Agrifood Companies

France has launched work on a new reference framework for the National Anti Food Waste Label aimed at agrifood companies, extending a state-backed scheme created under the AGEC law to reduce food waste across the supply chain.

Thailand Establishes National Halal Food Standard Across Entire Food Chain

Thailand has formally established a national Halal food standard that applies to the entire food chain, from raw material acceptance to food service.

FSSC 22000 Licenses Terminated for SLSI and KMR

The Foundation FSSC has terminated FSSC 22000 license agreements with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and Korea Management Registrar, Inc., (KMR) under its sanction policy.

How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a nonprofit association focused on food safety and regulatory collaboration, offers a national Retail HACCP Plan Review Service to help streamline approvals of specialized food processes.

NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision

Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.

ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework

FSSC Terminates KEBS License Agreement Under Sanction Policy

The Foundation FSSC has terminated the FSSC 22000 license agreement of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), effective January 12, 2026, under its sanction rules.

European Accreditation Publishes Policy on Geographical Indications PDO, PGI and TSG

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has published a new policy EA-3/02, setting out how certification bodies for geographical indications are accredited,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.

CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.

Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway

Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.

ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision

The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,

First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.

Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard

A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.