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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russia is updating its legislation on standardization to close loopholes and improve product quality.

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates

FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.

ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing

The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.

ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review

ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.

PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.

ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR

ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments

The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.

IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers

International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate

FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.