New Guidance Aims to Cut Carbon in UK Concrete Industry

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released new guidance to help the concrete industry reduce its carbon emissions.

First in UK: Projective Group Verified for BSI Net Zero Pathway

"Projective Group" has become the first UK organization to complete Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting under the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) Net Zero Pathway.

UKAS to Develop Accreditation for Certifying Healthcare Quality Management

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is proposing to develop accreditation under ISO/IEC 17021-1.

New UK Guidelines Strengthen Safeguarding Practices

British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced BS 25800:2023,a new set of guidelines for UK organizations to follow step-by-step processes aimed at protecting vulnerable people.

11 Verification Bodies Achieve Accreditation for UK MRV Scheme

The UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) has confirmed that 11 Verification Bodies have achieved accreditation under the UK's Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Scheme for shipping emissions.

BSI Unveils New Data-Driven Standard for Smart Cities

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched BS ISO/IEC 17917:2024, a new standard focused on improving data management in smart cities.

Scottish Research Center Earns World-Class Accreditation for Mechanical Testing

Looks like Scotland just got a little more “tested and approved.”

Tottenham Hotspur Scores Sustainability Goal with New Certification

Tottenham Hotspur is no stranger to winning, but this time, they’ve scored off the field by becoming

New Guidance: A Roadmap for ESG Reporting—No More Guesswork

Corporate social responsibility just got a little clearer.

NHS Requires Antibiotic Suppliers to Meet New AMR Certification Standard

The NHS is stepping up its fight against superbugs by setting a new standard for antibiotic suppliers.

Accreditation Opens for Interprivacy Data Protection Scheme Outside EU

Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for the Interprivacy data protection certification scheme, which applies to the processing of personal data outside the European Union.

IAF Report Reveals 2024 Growth in MLA Coverage and Accreditation Reach

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released its 2024 report on the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA),

BIFMA Releases 2024 LEVEL e3 Standard Adding Fourth Certification Level and Fixed Criteria

The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) released the 2024 edition of the LEVEL e3 standard on April 21, 2025, starting a 12-month transition period.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September

The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.

ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight

The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.

ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision

The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.

IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards

IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.

Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance

ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.

Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025

Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.

Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series

A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.

Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949

Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.

BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration

The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.