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ISO Committee for Risk Management Reports Progress on ISO 31000 Revision at London Plenary
The ISO Technical Committee 262 (TC262) for Risk Management recently convened in London.
Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.
New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems
The IEC TS 61400-26-4:2024 technical specification, “Wind Power Generation System Part 26-4: Reliability of Wind Power Generation System,” has been released,
FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,
New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization
CEN and CENELEC, in collaboration with Small Business Standards (SBS), have released a video to promote Guide 17, which addresses challenges SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) face in standard development.
Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation
IAF and ILAC have confirmed the unification of global accreditation under GLOBAC, with operations set to begin in January 2026.
GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stated that it does not recognize GLOBALG.A.P’s IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – version 6.0.
McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers
McDonald's is introducing a new Code of Conduct to elevate ethical and compliance standards across its operations, while also enforcing the stricter Sedex SMETA 7.0 protocol for its suppliers.
Safer Airspace: CEN Releases CWA 18150:2024 to Address Drone Misuse in Sensitive Areas
The new CWA 18150:2024 standard by CEN introduces a unified testing methodology for detecting, tracking, and identifying drones,
C2C Certified Circularity Introduced to Boost Product Design Aligned with Circular Economy Goals
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has introduced C2C Certified Circularity, a new certification designed to encourage companies to create products aligned with circular economy principles.
BRCGS Publishes Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released Issue 7 of its Global Standard for Packaging Materials, along with a Key Changes document, now available on their website and Participate platform.
