AFQ Certification Launched to Verify Antioxidant Activity and Bioactivity in Foods

A new international certification scheme called Activity FoodOxys Quality (AFQ) has been launched in Greece to verify the antioxidant activity and bioactivity of food products and food raw materials,

Food Experts Awards 2025 Honor Innovation, Safety and Quality

The Food Experts Awards (FEA) 2025 ceremony, organized by Cibum, took place on November 15 in Thessaloniki, during the Food & Drinks by Detrop exhibition at TIF HELEXPO.

Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,

Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development

The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.

IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63372,

IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users

The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.

ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026

The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.

ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing ISO 25859, a new international standard that will define how microorganisms that grow at high temperatures are counted in milk and dairy products.

ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication

The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001 has been approved, paving the way for publication in mid April.

IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has established a new legal entity, IATF AISBL, marking a shift from its previous structure as an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their national industry associations.

Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey

Harper Adams University is inviting professionals across the food chain to take part in a survey on ISO 20001, a proposed international management system standard designed to help organisations systematically reduce food loss and waste.

GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls

Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS),

Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand

The 2025 edition of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) has been released, presenting updated rankings and new data on the development of national quality infrastructure systems.