ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard

ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.

Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC

On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).

BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements

BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.

Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.

First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO

In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.

ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research

ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.

Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949

Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.

BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5

BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.

FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand

The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.

UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.

ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.

GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon

In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.