Russian Forest Industry Switches to National Certification System Following Sanctions

The Russian Institute of Standardization has announced that forest industry companies are transitioning to the National Forest Certification System (NSFC) following the suspension of international FSC certificates in 2022.

First in Asia-Pacific: Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests

Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% certification of its public forests under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) system.

Slovenian Uniforest Hosts ISO Talks to Shape Global Forestry Winch Safety Standard

A Slovenian forestry machinery manufacturer, Uniforest, hosted the third meeting of the ISO/TC 23/SC 15/WG 10 Forestry Winch Systems working group from October 14 to 16, 2024.

REFORD Recognized as PEFC Member for North Macedonia in General Assembly

The PEFC General Assembly has officially recognized the Regional Centre for Forestry and Rural Development (REFORD) as North Macedonia's PEFC national member.

Grigeo Group Maintains IFS Household and Personal Care Certification Following Successful Audit

Grigeo Group successfully passed an audit for IFS Household and Personal Care (HPC) products, reaffirming its commitment to high safety and quality standards.

India Joins Elite Club with PEFC-Endorsed Trees Outside Forests Certification

The Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), the Indian national member of PEFC, officially launched its national Trees Outside Forests (TOF) certification standard.

Europe Moves to Delay New Deforestation Rules by a Year

The European Commission proposed on October 2 to delay the start of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by an additional 12 months.

PLP Celebrates 25 Years of Top Quality with ISO 9001 Certification

PLP, a subsidiary of Premogovnik Velenje, just marked 25 years of delivering top-notch quality, thanks to its long-standing ISO 9001 certification.

New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has officially announced the publication of the new FSC Standard for Peru, effective October 15, 2024.

Romanian forest certification system under Public Consultation

Stakeholders from around the world are invited to give feedback on the Romanian Forest Certification System.

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.

ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships

ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.

Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,

New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework

ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

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.