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FSC Puts Revised Ukraine Risk Assessment Into Effect With No Transition Period
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has put its revised Risk Assessment for Ukraine into effect from August 14, 2026, with no transition period.
PEFC Opens Consultation on Revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme
A public consultation on the revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) is open until October 9, 2026.
FSC Revises Regulatory Module After EUDR Simplifications
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has revised its Regulatory Module to align with the latest simplifications to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), reducing due diligence and risk assessment obligations for some certificate holders.
FSC Responds to Concerns Over Romania’s Forest Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an FAQ following reports that raised concerns about Romania’s forests, addressing questions about protected forests, FSC certification and oversight in the country.
Indonesia to Combine National Forest Certification Audits With FSC
Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry (MoF) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have agreed to combine audits under Indonesia’s national timber assurance system with FSC certification, allowing both sets of requirements to be assessed in a single audit.
FSC in Chile Celebrates Latin America's First Cultural Values Verification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has announced Latin America's first and the world's second FSC Ecosystem Services Verification for Cultural Values, covering the Hueima Waterfall in Chile's Los Ríos Region.
FSC Publishes FAQ Explaining Swedish Forest Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document addressing some of the country's most frequently debated issues surrounding forest certification.
BIS Opens Consultation on Adoption of ISO 17298 and ISO 17620 Biodiversity Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has opened a public consultation on the adoption of two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) biodiversity standards as Indian Standards: ISO 17298:2025 and ISO 17620:2025.
FSC Launches Investigation Into Audit Integrity in India
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has commissioned Assurance Services International (ASI), which monitors FSC certification bodies, to investigate concerns about the quality and integrity of FSC audits in India.
Brazil First in Latin America With EUDR-Aligned FSC Risk Assessment
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a revised Risk Assessment for Brazil that became effective on April 28, 2026,
FSC Introduces Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for South Africa’s Natural Forests
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced an interim standard for South Africa’s natural forests, setting clear rules for responsible forest management and certification from July 1, 2026.
Türkiye Issues First PEFC Chain Of Custody Accreditation
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the PEFC ST 2002:2020 Chain of Custody standard, enabling certification activities in Türkiye to be carried out in line with international requirements.Global News
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data.
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
