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Inmetro Sets Mandatory Footwear Labeling to Fight Piracy and Protect Consumers
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No. 459 of August 19, 2025, requiring all footwear sold in Brazil to carry standardized labels.
First Circular Economy Appliance Safety Standard Released by IEC with China’s Lead
IEC TS 63457-1:2025, the first international safety standard for household appliances in the circular economy, has officially been published under China's leadership.
Mondi Becomes First in Africa to Earn Cradle to Cradle Certification
Mondi Merebank, based in South Africa, has become the first company on the continent to earn a Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certificate.
Brazil Becomes First to Set Quality Standards for Aluminum Cans
Brazil has become the first country in the world to establish a technical quality standard for aluminum beverage cans.
The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has assumed the secretariat management of the ISO/TC 60/SC 1 standards committee.
Slovenia Releases Brochure to Boost Food Quality for Local Producers
The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food has rolled out a brochure to help local producers understand and navigate the certification process.
New European Standard for Household Appliance Safety Released
At the end of 2023, the European standard EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023, which focuses on the safety of household electrical appliances, was officially issued.
BNQ Introduces Two New Certification Programs for Compostable Products
The Bureau de Normalisation du Québec (BNQ) has launched two certification programs to ensure products labeled as compostable meet specific standards.
Scottish Research Center Earns World-Class Accreditation for Mechanical Testing
Looks like Scotland just got a little more “tested and approved.”
CAPS Australia’s ISO Certifications Prove Quality Isn’t Just Hot Air
"CAPS Australia", a leading provider of industrial air compressors and power generation equipment, has secured ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety.
Australia Tightens Asbestos Safety with New International Standard Adoption
Australia just got serious about asbestos safety, adopting the international standard ISO 22262 or AS 5370:2024.Global News
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.
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.
Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards
The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.
PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.
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.
