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Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification
The Udine Under-17 and Under-20 Fencing World Cup has achieved ISO 20121 certification, confirming its approach to managing sustainability across an international youth competition.
Education Standards In Focus In March Edition Of Manak Samachar
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the March 2026 edition of its monthly magazine Manak Samachar,
ISO/UNDP 53000 Sustainability Standards Featured In March UNE Magazine
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released its March issue of UNE Magazine,
Public Consultation Opens For Four Parts Of NS 3420
Standard Norway (SN) has launched a public consultation on four updated parts of the NS 3420 standard,
SASO First In Saudi Arabia To Secure ISO 42001 AI Management Certification
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has become the first organization in Saudi Arabia to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS),
Ecuador Updates My First INEN Certificate Program To Expand Access For Small Producers
The Ecuadorian Service for Standardization (INEN) has updated its “My First INEN Certificate” program to make it easier for small producers and entrepreneurs to gain recognition, with changes now in effect as of March 23, 2026.
Role Of Standards In Fast Changing Technologies In New Issue Of PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released a new issue of its monthly “PKN News”,
Academic Standards Day Connects Students With Standards And Career Opportunities In Belgrade
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has announced that Academic Standards Day will take place in Belgrade on April 1,
Montenegro Launches National Technical Committee for Building Information Modeling in Construction
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has launched the formation of a national technical committee dedicated to building information modeling (BIM),
Standards Council Of Canada Seeks New Chair To Guide Global Environmental Standards Work
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) which holds the secretariat for ISO Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), is recruiting a new Chair for the body responsible for widely used environmental management standards such as the ISO 14000 family.
FDA Schedules Town Hall On Risk Based Inspections Under New QMSR Framework
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Town Hall on April 1, 2026, to explain how inspections of medical device manufacturers will change under its new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), with a focus on a risk-based approach.
GSO Proposes Updated Halal Food Requirements
The Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO) has released a draft of GSO 2055-1:2026, setting general requirements for Halal food across all stages of the food supply chain.Global News
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.
IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced the release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) for both the Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949.
BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard
BRCGS has released the Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of the Packaging Materials Standard, providing additional context and guidance for each clause.
AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization
AFNOR has introduced AFNOR Spec 2315, a pivotal document designed to anchor the concept of a regenerative economy in standardization.
ISO 9001 Revision Progresses Toward 2026 Release
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has extended the development timeline for the ISO 9001 standard, now aiming for a September 2026 publication.
World’s First International Standard for Stem Cell Data Released
The world’s first international standard for stem cell data, ISO 8472-1, has been officially released, addressing the lack of global regulations for stem cell data management and sharing.
