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IEC News, Lighting Code And Quality Control Featured in Latest Manak Samachar
The October issue of Manak Samachar, the monthly newsletter of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), showcases key developments in India’s quality and standardization efforts.
Disaster Resilience Standards Featured in BIS Standards Watch 21
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 21 of its Standards Watch series,
India Invites Experts to Shape Software and Systems Engineering Standards
The Electronics and IT Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is calling for
BIS Standards Watch Features Emerging India in Episode 19
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published episode 19 of its Standards Watch series,
BIS Reviews Strategic Roadmap for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Standardization
The Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) brought together over 400 participants for a consultation on biodiversity and ecosystem standardization.
Mansa Police Station in Gujarat Awarded National Service Quality Management System Certificate
The Mansa Police Station in Gandhinagar district, part of the state capital region of Gujarat,
India Seeks Academic Experts to Shape Global Environment and Ecology Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting academic experts to join international technical committees on environment and ecology, through its Environment and Ecology Department.
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.Global News

GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to