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26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications
The 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic have officially opened, inviting organizations to apply for one of the country’s established national recognition programs focused on quality, responsibility, and sustainability.
NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.
Korea Sets Out 2026 National Quality Award Briefings for Applicants
The Korean Standards Association (KSA) will hold official briefing sessions to explain how the 2026 National Quality Award government honors will be run,
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Highlight Quality Systems in Italy
Italy’s preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing quality and trust systems into sharp focus,
China Seeks Secretariat Holder for New IEC Power System Meteorological Services Subcommittee
China has launched a formal call to designate organizations to run the subcommittee secretariat and coordinate domestic technical work for a
Registration Opens for the 31st Quality Austria Forum in Salzburg
Registration is now open for the 31st Quality Austria Forum, which will take place on March 18, 2026, in Salzburg,
Vietnam Revises Conditions for Metrology Service Providers
Vietnam has adopted Decree No. 36/2026/ND-CP, updating the rules for organizations that inspect, calibrate, and test measuring instruments and measurement standards.
Winter Issue of ANSI in China Newsletter Highlights 2025 Developments
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the Winter 2025 edition of the ANSI in China Newsletter, outlining recent standards, policy, and regulatory developments linked to U.S. and China engagement.
Inacal Seeks Experts for Calibration Laboratories and Expands Accreditation Scope
Inacal, Peru’s national quality institute, has launched a call for technical experts for calibration laboratories in ionizing radiation and expanded the scope of its accreditation activities.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.
Baldrige Foundation Announces 2026 Leadership Award Recipients
The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has announced the 2026 recipients of its Leadership Awards,
OSA Joins IAF as Accreditation Body Member
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has confirmed that the Salvadoran Accreditation Body (OSA) has joined IAF as an Accreditation Body Member.Global News
Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making
A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion
Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001
ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series
The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.
EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.
