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Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.
New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition
The launch of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 has triggered a transition for accredited certification bodies.
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.
Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.
GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period
The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.
Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Climate Equity Flag for Environmentally Responsible Companies
SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced its new "1.5 °C Climate Equity Flag", an important step toward identifying companies that align with climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.
Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released
The 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), which ranks countries based on their quality infrastructure performance, was launched in May 2024.
IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released new documents for IFS Broker version 3.2, providing both a guideline for auditors and an audit protocol for remote auditing.
IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has made a legal effort to support the protection of copyright for privately-developed standards that are incorporated by reference into law.
