A record 1,334 technical regulations were reported by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries in the first quarter of 2025—the highest ever for a single quarter.
Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.
A new draft standard titled GMP-MS-716 aims to update and expand upon ISO 22716 for Good Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics industry, incorporating industry feedback and modern operational needs.