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Vietnam Food Safety Institute Achieves GLP-OECD Status
The National Accreditation Office for Quality (BOA) awarded OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) recognition to the National Institute for Food Control (NIFC),
Italy Adopts ISO 22367:2026 for Medical Laboratory Risk Management
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published the Italian adoption of ISO 22367:2026, the revised international guidance standard for risk management in medical laboratories.
SASO Makkah Laboratory Earns Top-Level 'My Green Lab' Certification
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announced that its chemical and petroleum products laboratory branch in the Makkah region earned ‘My Green Lab’ Certification, with the laboratory achieving a score of 93%.
ASQA Signs $46 Million Laboratory Expansion Deal With TCRC
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) has signed a 46 million-dollar deal with Indian company TCRC to expand and equip quality assurance laboratories in Kabul and nine border points across Afghanistan over the next five years.
Inmetro Opens Pilot Accreditation Program for Brazilian Biobanks
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened applications for a pilot accreditation program for biobanks in Brazil based on ISO 20387.
Accredia Passes EA Peer Evaluation for Biobanking Accreditation
The Italian accreditation body Accredia has passed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), advancing the process for international recognition of Italian biobank accreditations under ISO 20387.
TÜRKAK Revises Proficiency Testing Procedure, Issues New Subfield List
Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has revised its P704 laboratory proficiency testing procedure and published a new L704-001 subfield list.
ILNAS Opens Revision of Laboratory Information Security Standard
The Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has launched a public call for participation in the revision of the national standard ILNAS 107:2020,
EA Updates Guidance for Assessing Point-of-Care Testing Under EN ISO 15189
European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has published a revised version of EA-4/20, updating how laboratories and accreditation bodies assess point-of-care testing (POCT) under EN ISO 15189:2022.
Cofrac Updates Map Of Accredited Medical Biology Laboratories In France
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released an updated map showing the distribution of accredited medical biology laboratories (LBM) across France as of April 1, 2026.
Namibian Standards Institution Testing Centre Retains Accreditation Under ISO 17025
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) has confirmed that its Testing Centre has retained accreditation for its laboratory services following a recent assessment, reaffirming compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Armstandard Calibration Laboratories Expand Accreditation Scope With Three New Measurement Areas
The calibration laboratories of Armstandard, Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology, have expanded their international accreditation scope under ISO/IEC 17025.Global News
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.
