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Workforce Expansion: Inmetro Welcomes 100 New Employees
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has officially welcomed 100 new employees after more than a decade without public recruitment.
Peru Hosts ISO/TC 176 Plenary and Quality Forum for Small Enterprises
Peru has become a global meeting point for quality management this week,
Lightwall Receives Brazil’s First Environmental Label for Construction System
Lightwall Brasil has become the first company in the country to receive an Environmental Label for a construction system from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).
Ecuador’s INEN Launches October Program of Free Technical Training Sessions
The Servicio Ecuatoriano de Normalización (INEN) is inviting professionals, organizations, and the public to participate in a series of free virtual technical talks throughout October.
First São Paulo Quality Infrastructure Symposium Sets Agenda for Brazil’s Global Competitiveness
Leaders from Brazil’s standardization, metrology, and conformity assessment sectors gathered for the
Brazilian Standardization Body ABNT Celebrates 85th Anniversary
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) celebrated its 85th anniversary on September 30 with a ceremony at the Teatro do Sesi-SP in São Paulo.
Five New Standards to Strengthen Digital Security, Beverage Industry and Strategic Sectors in Peru
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved five new Peruvian Technical Standards (NTP) to
ABNT Launches ISO 7101 to Advance Quality in Health Organizations
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has officially launched the Brazilian version of ISO 7101,
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).
Inacal Creates New Technical Committee to Improve Health Sector Management in Peru
The National Institute for Quality (Inacal) in Peru has launched a new Technical Standardization Committee focused on the management of healthcare organizations.
Brazil Invites Feedback on Revision of ABNT NBR 10004-2 Waste Classification Standard
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has opened the process for revising ABNT NBR 10004-2:2024,
FSC Opens Consultation on Safeguards for Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in Peru
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on a draft Advice Note for Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and in Initial Contact (IPVIIC) in Peru.Global News
Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey
Harper Adams University is inviting professionals across the food chain to take part in a survey on ISO 20001, a proposed international management system standard designed to help organisations systematically reduce food loss and waste.
GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls
Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS),
Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand
The 2025 edition of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) has been released, presenting updated rankings and new data on the development of national quality infrastructure systems.
BRCGS Announces 2026 EMEA Award Winners At Connect Europe
BRCGS has announced its 2026 award winners during BRCGS Connect Europe in London, recognizing individuals and organizations serving the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and adjacent markets.
Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10
When SQF Edition 10 launches in March, food safety culture will be required and auditable as part of certification.
Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System
The revised ISO 10012 standard has been published, positioning metrology as an integral part of quality management systems rather than a standalone technical activity.
ISO 14091 Under Review To Ensure It Meets Climate Adaptation Needs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is conducting a systematic review of ISO 14091 to determine whether it still meets the needs of organizations addressing climate change risks.
Six Changes Reshape ISO 17020 Requirements For Inspection Bodies
The 2026 revision of ISO/IEC 17020 introduces structural and conceptual updates that will affect how inspection bodies operate, particularly in areas such as independence, impartiality, complaints handling, and management systems.
IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2
IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.
TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services
TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,
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.
