CCSI Airport First in World to Earn BSI BIM Kitemark for Digital Design and Construction

Chaudhary Charan Singh International (CCSI Airport) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, has become the first airport in the world to receive the BSI Kitemark for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Design and Construction.

BIS Testing Labs Featured in Standards Watch 17th Episode

The 17th episode of Standards Watch by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) highlights how its laboratories support India’s quality ecosystem.

Germany and India to Host 10th Annual Quality Infrastructure Meeting in New Delhi

The 10th Annual Meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure will take place on July 16, 2025, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

BIS Highlights Home Electrical Safety in Standards Watch 12

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released Standards Watch 12, the latest episode in its ongoing video series spotlighting Indian Standards.

Global Stakeholders Invited to Comment on India’s Revised Forest Certification System

Stakeholders worldwide are invited by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to give feedback on India’s revised Sustainable Forest Management System, with the public consultation open until July 12.

India Highlights Standards for Startups, Amusement Rides and Water Use in June Updates

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the June edition of its newsletter Manak Samachar and launched the 9th episode of its video series Standards Watch, spotlighting recent developments in national and international standardization.

Indian Cipla Certified for Replenishing 75 Percent More Water Than It Uses

Cipla, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has been certified as water positive by Bureau Veritas, achieving a water positivity ratio of 1.75.

Fifth Episode of BIS Standards Watch Examines Market Surveillance and Service Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its Standards Watch series, highlighting how quality standards are shaping safer products and better services across India.

Laxmi Organic Becomes First in India Certified for Acetic Anhydride Standard

Laxmi Organic Industries India IS certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Acetic Anhydride, a key chemical in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals.

Indian Experts Needed to Shape New International Standard for Sludge Management

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian professionals to help develop a new international standard for managing sludge, a semi-solid byproduct from industrial and wastewater treatment processes.

Packaged Water Reclassified as High-Risk Under New Rules in India With Mandatory Audits

Packaged drinking water and mineral water have been reclassified as high-risk food categories by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), triggering mandatory annual third-party audits.

BIS Spotlights Toy and Electric Vehicle Standards in Fifth Standards Watch Episode

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its video series Standards Watch, highlighting recent efforts to improve safety and quality standards for electric vehicles (EVs) and toys in India.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.

ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications

IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.

Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review

A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956

A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.

Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust

A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.

ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.

DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.

France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards

The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.

Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0

The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.

TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems

TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.