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.

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.

ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships

ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.

Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,

New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework

ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.