ISO 59004 Vocabulary, Principles And Guidance Standard Now Available in Norwegian

ISO 59004, the international standard that explains key concepts of the circular economy and how to move from a linear model to a circular one, is now available in Norwegian.

Fifth Quality Conference in the Czech Republic Connects Nuclear Energy, Healthcare And Automotive Sectors

The fifth edition of the Quality Conference was held on November 25–26, 2025, at Hotel Zámek Valeč in Valeč, in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic,

Canada Invites Experts to Join Global Work on Menstrual Product Standards

Canada, through the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), is inviting national experts to help develop international standards for menstrual products by joining ISO Technical Committee 338.

ARMSTANDARD November Newsletter Spotlights World Quality Week Celebrations

A new November 2025 edition of the ARMSTANDARD's Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia project newsletter has been released.

DANAK Passes European Peer Review for Ten Accreditation Areas

DANAK, Denmark’s national accreditation body, has passed its latest peer review by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and remains a full signatory to the European accreditation system.

Italy Launches Accreditation for ISO 7101 Healthcare Quality Systems

Italy has opened accreditation for certification bodies that audit healthcare organizations against UNI ISO 7101:2024, the standard for quality management in health services.

Sandhya Marines Earns ASC Feed Standard Certification

Sandhya Marines has earned certification to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facility in Andhra Pradesh, becoming the first producer of feed for farmed shrimp in India to achieve this recognition.

Sierra Leone Gets FSC Interim Standard for Forest Management

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Sierra Leone that will take effect in March 2026.

Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies Reviews Portugal’s Standardization Direction

The Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies (ONS) 2025 brought together the Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) and its partners to review how Portugal’s standardization system is adjusting to changes at the European level.

UKAS Opens Pilot Program for ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has opened an expression of interest for certification bodies to join a new pilot accreditation program for ISO 46001, the international standard for water efficiency management systems.

Vietnam Releases Unified Rules for Food Safety Certification Under Agriculture Ministry

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has released unified rules for certifying food production and business establishments for food safety.

Second European Standardization Panel Survey Launched: Focus on Innovation and EU Competitiveness

The European Commission (EC) has opened the second European Standardization Panel Survey to collect direct input from industry and other stakeholders on their standardization needs,

IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.

FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.

ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts

The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.

QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body

Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.

Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).

Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment

A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.

Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000

The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,

Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM

The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade

The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,

First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards

The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.

NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.