Mauritius Breaks Ground with First Geographical Indications in Agriculture

Mauritius has established its first-ever Geographical Indications (GIs), marking a major milestone in the nation's agricultural sector.

MASE Launches Call to Promote 'Made Green in Italy' Product Certification

The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has announced a call for proposals to encourage participation in the voluntary "Made Green in Italy" program,

Inmetro Celebrates 51 Years with Documentary Screening and 2024 Retrospective

On December 11, Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) marked its 51st anniversary with a special event featuring the documentary In the Blink of an Eye and a review of its 2024 initiatives.

Brazil Introduces Landmark Standard to Curb Forest Fires

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched ABNT NBR 17190:2024, the nation's first standard dedicated to forest fire protection.

UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar

Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.

Dr. Hà Minh Hiệp Becomes First Vietnamese to Win APO Meritorious and Distinguished Award

Dr. Hà Minh Hiệp, Acting Chairman of the Commission for Standards, Metrology, and Quality of Vietnam (STAMEQ), has become the first Vietnamese recipient of the APO Meritorious and Distinguished Award in 2024.

Raise a Glass: Cordón Blanco Winery Secures First Tandil Geographical Indication

Cordón Blanco Winery is the first to obtain the Tandil Geographical Indication (IG), highlighting the unique qualities of its wines.

Dutch Accreditation Council Updates Guidelines on Proficiency Testing

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released an updated version of its document RvA-T030-NL, titled "Proficiency Testing, External Quality Assessment & Interlaboratory Comparisons."

Three Innovative Products Gain Market Access with KATS Fusion Special Certification

On December 18, 2024, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) held a ceremony to present the Convergence Special Certification to three new products.

New Qualification Center Opens to Ensure Russian Standardization Experts Meet the Mark

The Russian Institute of Standardization has launched a Qualification Assessment Center for specialists in standardization and technical regulation.

New Norwegian Competency Standard for Social Workers Open for Consultation

A new Norwegian competency standard, NS 6512, designed for authorized social workers, is now open for consultation until February 17, 2025.

SCC and A2LA Launch First Dual Accreditation Program for North America

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) have introduced a dual accreditation program to help testing and calibration laboratories achieve seamless cross-border compliance.