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BIS Opens Consultation on Adoption of ISO 17298 and ISO 17620 Biodiversity Standards
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
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
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
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
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.
FSC Approves Revision Of Sweden Forest Stewardship Standard
FSC Approves Revision Of Sweden Forest Stewardship Standard
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a revision of Sweden’s National Forest Stewardship Standard,
Regola Costa Earns First PEFC Ecosystem Services Certification For Tourism In Veneto
Regola Costa Earns First PEFC Ecosystem Services Certification For Tourism In Veneto
A historic land management collective in northern Italy, Regola Costa, has received the first PEFC ecosystem services certification for tourism and recreation in the Veneto region.
FSC Launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard For Côte d’Ivoire
FSC Launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard For Côte d’Ivoire
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Côte d’Ivoire to set clear requirements for sustainable forest management and help protect the country’s remaining forest resources.
China Revises Forest Certification Body Accreditation Scheme Under CNAS-SC23:2026
China Revises Forest Certification Body Accreditation Scheme Under CNAS-SC23:2026
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment has issued a revised forest certification body accreditation scheme, formally replacing the 2022 edition with CNAS-SC23:2026.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.
ASOFODEMA Becomes First in Colombia With FSC Certification for Natural Forest Management
ASOFODEMA Becomes First in Colombia With FSC Certification for Natural Forest Management
The Sustainable Forestry Association for Community Development of Medio Atrato (ASOFODEMA), representing Afro-Colombian communities in Colombia’s Medio Atrato region,
FSC Publishes Interim Forest Stewardship Standards for Mozambique and Türkiye
FSC Publishes Interim Forest Stewardship Standards for Mozambique and Türkiye
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published new Interim Forest Stewardship Standards for Mozambique and Türkiye, with both standards set to take effect on March 15, 2026.

Global News

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.
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