Inmetro Boosts Consumer Safety with Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand Campaign

The Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia (Inmetro) has introduced the campaign Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand (Inmetro na Palma da Mão).

NATO Membership Triggers Sweden's Defense Accreditation and Standards Updates

Sweden has updated its certification and accreditation requirements in the defense sector following its full NATO membership in March 2024.

How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award

For his leadership in the creation of a global safety standard for youth and school travel,

Australia and New Zealand First to Adopt Suite of Over 35 Global Respiratory Protection Standards

Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have become the first globally to adopt more than 35 international respiratory protection standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), replacing two outdated joint Australian and New Zealand standards.

Serbia Updates SRPS A.L2.003 Standard on Risk Assessment

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published a revised edition of the SRPS A.L2.003 standard, "Security and Resilience – Risk Assessment – Requirements and Guidelines for Conformity Assessment."

OSHA Releases 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited safety violations for the fiscal year 2024, highlighting persistent workplace hazards.

Could a New Standard Reduce Human Errors in Safety? Standard Norway Wants Feedback

Standard Norway is exploring the development of comprehensive standards addressing human factors in accident prevention and is seeking feedback from businesses by March 1.

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.

Serbia Translates ISO 45006 for Managing Infectious Disease Risks at Work

On December 30, 2024, Serbia published SRPS ISO 45006:2024, offering guidance to organizations on preventing, controlling, and managing exposure to infectious agents in the workplace.

Standards Australia Releases Draft Standard to Protect Children in the Metaverse

Standards Australia has unveiled draft standard DR AS 5402:2024, Children’s Safety in the Metaverse, developed by its MV-002 committee.

China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards

China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.

UK Revises Critical Standard for Fire Safety in Residential Buildings

British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised an essential fire safety standard for the design, management, and use of residential buildings.