Inmetro Strengthens Quality Infrastructure in Piauí Under ProdIQ Program

Inmetro officials visited the state of Piauí’s capital, Teresina, as part of the Regional Program for the Development of Quality Infrastructure (ProdIQ).

Inmetro Adds New Brands and Models to 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program Table

Inmetro has updated the 2024 Brazilian Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV) table.

Inmetro Approves Automatic Weighing System for Brazilian Highways

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has approved a new model of an automatic weighing system for moving road vehicles in Brazil.

Argentina Hosts Event to Promote U.S. and Latin American Collaboration on Petroleum Standards

The XI Edition of the Annual Meeting of the National Board of Inspection of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, held in Argentina, highlighted the importance of industrial standards in the petroleum sector.

Brazil Adapts Global AI Standard Targeting Bias and Ethical Decision-Making

Brazil has introduced a new standard, ABNT ISO/IEC TR 24027:2024, which focuses on addressing bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and decision-making processes.

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.

Brazil Revises Requirements for Quality Management Systems

ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas has revised its requirements for quality management systems to improve industry standards and align with evolving best practices.

Inmetro Publishes Third Update to 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program

Inmetro has released the third update to its 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV), refining fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars sold in Brazil.

New Standard Helps Tackle Brazil’s Housing Shortage with Faster Construction

The revised ABNT NBR 17073 standard is set to play a key role in addressing Brazil’s housing deficit by expanding the use of lightweight modular panels in civil construction.

Argentina Unveils Four New Certifications in Fashion and Personal Care Sectors

The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) of Argentina has introduced four new voluntary certifications to boost business competitiveness and quality.

Brazil's Paraná Adopts Good Practices Seal to Combat Violence Against Women

Paraná, a state in Brazil, has officially adopted the "Seal of Good Practices in Combating Violence Against Women."

Inmetro Advances in Quantum Measurement for Resistors, Calibration Fully Shifted to Brazil

Inmetro announced it has advanced its quantum methods for measuring standard resistors, making it possible to perform all calibrations in Brazil.

ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,

First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched

The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round

Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.

First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published

AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.

PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.

Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry

The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.

Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality

Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.

ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices

The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.

IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits

IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.

Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure

Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.

IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.