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Standard for Auditing Healthcare Quality Management Systems Released in Serbian
A new standard specifying competency requirements for auditing and certifying quality management systems in healthcare organizations has been published in Serbian.
Three Quarters of Australian Labs Accredited to Latest Quality Requirements
More than 75% of laboratories in NATA’s accredited network have successfully transitioned to the ISO 15189:2022 standard, just 15 months after assessments began in August 2023.
Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector Leverages ISO Certifications to Reverse Medical Tourism
Nigeria’s healthcare system is taking strides to retain local patients and curb outbound medical tourism by implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 15189 for medical laboratory competence.
Montenegro Hosts Roundtable on Medical Laboratory Accreditation
The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) hosted a roundtable focused on the role and significance of medical laboratory accreditation.
Technical Committee for Accreditation and Metrology in North Macedonia Holds 45th Session
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the 45th session of Technical Committee ISRSM TK 18 - Accreditation, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology - on October 9, 2024, in Skopje.
Montenegro Hosts Training for Medical Laboratory Accreditation
ATCG held a four-day training session on medical laboratory accreditation per EN ISO 15189:2022 from September 23-26, 2024.
UKAS to Develop Accreditation for Certifying Healthcare Quality Management
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is proposing to develop accreditation under ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Healthcare Certification Standard Translation Approved in Serbia
The KS CASCO has approved the Serbian translation of ISO/IEC TS 17021-15:2023.
New Imaging Standards: The Doctor Will See You Now, But Will Your Scan Be Up to Standard?
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking public input on a new set of standards for diagnostic imaging accreditation, known as the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS).Global News
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
