Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies Reviews Portugal’s Standardization Direction

The Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies (ONS) 2025 brought together the Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) and its partners to review how Portugal’s standardization system is adjusting to changes at the European level.

UKAS Opens Pilot Program for ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has opened an expression of interest for certification bodies to join a new pilot accreditation program for ISO 46001, the international standard for water efficiency management systems.

Vietnam Releases Unified Rules for Food Safety Certification Under Agriculture Ministry

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has released unified rules for certifying food production and business establishments for food safety.

Second European Standardization Panel Survey Launched: Focus on Innovation and EU Competitiveness

The European Commission (EC) has opened the second European Standardization Panel Survey to collect direct input from industry and other stakeholders on their standardization needs,

Digital Edition of 90 Years of Standardization in Serbia Is Now Available

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the digital edition of the monograph “90 Years of Standardization in Serbia”, making the full publication freely available to the public for the first time.

Academic Standards Day in Slovenia Trains Students to Solve Company Challenges Through Standards

From November 12 to 14, 2025, the third Autumn School of Standardization – Academic Standards Day (ASD) took place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana (UL FE).

JSA Solutions Buys International Standards Certification Organization, Makes It a Subsidiary

JSA Solutions, the part of the Japan Standards Association (JSA) Group that provides certification and support services,

Metro China Earns BRCGS Certifications for Its Headquarters and Sites

Metro China, also known as M Commerce Group (MCG), has earned major certifications from BRCGS following an audit carried out by SGS.

CEN To Publish First OSD-Drafted Standard in December

The first standard drafted in the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform will be published in December 2025, marking a key milestone in the digital transformation led by CEN and CENELEC.

Japan Leads Development of ISO 24108-1 Grid Square Statistics Standard

Japan has led the development of a new international standard, ISO 24108-1, which sets out the basic principles of grid square statistics.

MISSION AI Presents Quality Standard for Low-Risk AI

A new voluntary quality standard for low-risk artificial intelligence has been launched by the partners of MISSION AI,

BSN Invites Public Input on 2026 National Standard Development Program

National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed items for the 2026 National Program for Standard Formulation (PNPS).

First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO

In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.

ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research

ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.

Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949

Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.

BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5

BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.

FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand

The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.

UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.

ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.

GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon

In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.

ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes

ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.

FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants

Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.

IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How

The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.

PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).