Pacific Islands Set Direction for Regional Quality Policy at Fiji Workshop

The Pacific Regional Quality Policy Inception Workshop was held in Fiji from May 21–23,

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.

Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—

Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development

Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).

Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual

Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.