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State Regional Standards Center of Nizhny Novgorod Marks 125-Year Anniversary
State Regional Standards Center of Nizhny Novgorod Marks 125-Year Anniversary
The State Regional Center for Standardization, Metrology, and Testing of the Nizhny Novgorod Region (NNCSM) marked its 125-year anniversary at an official gathering,
Digital Production, Oil Sector and Labeling in New Edition of Russian Standardization Journal
Digital Production, Oil Sector and Labeling in New Edition of Russian Standardization Journal
The fifth bimonthly issue for 2025 of Information and Economic Aspects of Standardization and Technical Regulation journal, published by the Russian Standardization Institute (RST), is now available.
NFST 2025 Conference Highlights Digital Transformation of Russian Standardization
NFST 2025 Conference Highlights Digital Transformation of Russian Standardization
The prominent Russian conference on standardization and digital technologies, NFST 2025, took place in Kazan on October 2–3.
Discussion Outlines Priorities of Ambitious Russian 2026 Standardization Program
Discussion Outlines Priorities of Ambitious Russian 2026 Standardization Program
The draft of Russia’s National Standardization Program for 2026 (PNS-2026) was discussed at an expanded meeting of the
Moscow Conference to Explore How Standards Drive Science and Technology
Moscow Conference to Explore How Standards Drive Science and Technology
An conference on the role of standardization in advancing science and technology will take place on October 15, 2025, organized by the Russian Standardization Institute (RST).
Arshin App Released for Easy Access to Measuring Instrument Verification in Russia
Arshin App Released for Easy Access to Measuring Instrument Verification in Russia
The Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) in Russia has released a mobile app called Arshin,
Russian Institute Launches AUM Online Platform for Standardization Training
Russian Institute Launches AUM Online Platform for Standardization Training
The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Automated Training Workplace (AUM) of the shared resource center for standards "Standardization Ecosystem".
Kuzbass Quality Center Tops July Ranking of Regional State Certification Bodies in Russia
Kuzbass Quality Center Tops July Ranking of Regional State Certification Bodies in Russia
The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has released the July 2025 ranking of participants in the National Certification System (NCS).
Russia Extends Use of 'Eco' and 'Bio' Labels Without Organic Proof Until 2030
Russia Extends Use of 'Eco' and 'Bio' Labels Without Organic Proof Until 2030
Manufacturers in Russia can continue using terms like "eco," "bio," and related labels on their products without needing to prove organic compliance until September 1, 2030.
Digital Standardization for Children’s Products Headlines July Issue of Standards and Quality
Digital Standardization for Children’s Products Headlines July Issue of Standards and Quality
The July issue of Standards and Quality, a professional magazine covering standardization and quality topics in Russia,
Russia Makes Digital Labeling Mandatory for Spices and Snacks
Russia Makes Digital Labeling Mandatory for Spices and Snacks
Digital labeling is now mandatory for all seasonings, spices, and snack products in Russia as of July 1, 2025.
Cracking Down on Loopholes: Russia Moves to Enforce Declared Standards
Cracking Down on Loopholes: Russia Moves to Enforce Declared Standards
Russia is updating its legislation on standardization to close loopholes and improve product quality.

Global News

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
The international ISO 22095:2020 Chain of Custody standard is currently under review, and stakeholders are being invited to share their experience with using the standard.
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.
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