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France Invites Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) is inviting food sector stakeholders to comment on the draft revision of ISO 22000 as part of both the international update process and the future French adoption of the standard as NF EN ISO 22000.
France Prepares Transition to Revised ISO 17020 Standard
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) is preparing accredited inspection bodies for the transition to the revised ISO/IEC 17020 standard following its publication on March 27, 2026.
French Quality Day 2026 To Address Skills, Measurement and System Changes
France Qualité, a national association that promotes quality practices in organizations, will hold the 8th French Quality Day on June 9, 2026,
Cofrac Updates Map Of Accredited Medical Biology Laboratories In France
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released an updated map showing the distribution of accredited medical biology laboratories (LBM) across France as of April 1, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Gets French Translation
A French translation of the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 22000, which sets requirements for food safety management systems, has now been completed as part of the revision led by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional branch of the French Quality Movement (MFQ-BFC) has launched a support program to help organizations prepare for upcoming updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
AFNOR Group Introduces Food Safety Culture Barometer For Food Chain
The AFNOR Group has introduced a dedicated barometer to help organizations in the food chain assess how their teams perceive food safety.
France Qualité Invites Professionals To Contribute To Quality Barometer 2026-2027
France Qualité is inviting quality and performance professionals to take part in the 2026-2027 edition of the Quality Barometer, an international survey designed to track how practices in quality, continuous improvement, and organizational performance are evolving.
AFNOR Report Maps Standards Landscape For Data-Driven Agrifood Systems
AFNOR Group has published a report that maps the emerging standards landscape for data-driven agricultural and agrifood systems, highlighting ongoing international standardization work and the role of French stakeholders in shaping it.
France Qualité Launches Project Group to Develop White Paper on Integrated CSR
France Qualité, a French association that promotes quality management and organizational performance,
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.
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 frameworkGlobal News
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing,
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.
ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper
A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.
CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum
Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024
The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements.
ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input
A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
