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Argentina's Largest Music Festival Cosquín Rock Partners With IRAM to Verify Its Carbon Footprint
Argentina's Largest Music Festival Cosquín Rock Partners With IRAM to Verify Its Carbon Footprint
For the second consecutive year, Cosquín Rock, Argentina's largest music festival, has partnered with with IRAM to verify its carbon footprint.
First 27 Montenegro Quality Certificates Awarded to Tourism Businesses
First 27 Montenegro Quality Certificates Awarded to Tourism Businesses
The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has awarded the first Montenegro Quality certificates to 27 tourism businesses.
Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability
Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability
Six luxury hotels in Baku, Azerbaijan, have become the first in the country to receive Green Key certification, following comprehensive audits conducted by SGS.
Vietnam Issues Standard to Boost Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Vietnam Issues Standard to Boost Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Vietnam has launched a new standard to align with global Halal tourism practices, on the initiative of the country's Ministry of Science and Technology.
Montenegro Invites Applications for First-Ever Tourism Quality Label
Montenegro Invites Applications for First-Ever Tourism Quality Label
The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG) has launched its inaugural quality label, "Montenegro Quality" (MQ), inviting applications from businesses in tourism, hospitality, and related sectors.
Stronger Sustainability Requirements Rolled Out for Brazilian Tourism
Stronger Sustainability Requirements Rolled Out for Brazilian Tourism
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has updated its tourism guidelines to enforce stricter sustainability measures.
Crolab Releases September e-Bulletin for 2024
Crolab Releases September e-Bulletin for 2024
Crolab's September 2024 e-bulletin highlights the upcoming International Laboratory Competence conference in Brijuni.
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
A conference titled “Standardization and Quality in Postal Traffic” was held in Sarajevo on September 12 2024.
Triglav Osiguranje Earns ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management
Triglav Osiguranje Earns ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management
Triglav Osiguranje has become the first insurance company in Croatia to receive the ISO 50001 certification.
Spain Embraces Updated Guidelines for Sustainable Event Management
Spain Embraces Updated Guidelines for Sustainable Event Management
Spain has introduced a new standard for event sustainability management, which emphasizes the social legacy of events, inclusiveness, and children's rights.
Montenegrin Tourism Board Launches Online Reputation Reports for Quality Assessment
Montenegrin Tourism Board Launches Online Reputation Reports for Quality Assessment
The Montenegrin Tourism Board is offering businesses the opportunity to improve their services by
BNQ Unveils Updated Responsible Event Management Standard
BNQ Unveils Updated Responsible Event Management Standard
If you thought managing events was as simple as picking out a nice venue and hoping for the best, think again. The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) released the second edition of its BNQ 9700-253 standard, originally introduced in 2010, which focuses on responsible event management.

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PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.
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