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OECD Confirms Slovakia’s Good Laboratory Practice System Meets Requirements
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has confirmed that Slovakia’s Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) monitoring system continues to meet its requirements, allowing qualifying study data from Slovak test facilities to remain internationally accepted.
Portugal Opens Nominations for 2026 Standardization Merit Award
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has opened nominations for its 2026 Standardization Merit Award, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to Portuguese standardization. Nominations close September 30.
ASQ Puerto Rico 2026 Quality Conference Invites Speaker Proposals
The American Society for Quality Puerto Rico Section (ASQ Puerto Rico) is inviting speaker proposals for its 2026 Quality Conference, scheduled for November 20.
Guizhou Redstar Becomes First in China’s Chemical Industry With Greenhouse Gas Management Certification
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has awarded the first greenhouse gas management system certificate in China’s chemical industry to Guizhou Redstar Developing Co. Ltd., part of Qingdao Redstar Chemical Group.
FSC Responds to Concerns Over Romania’s Forest Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an FAQ following reports that raised concerns about Romania’s forests, addressing questions about protected forests, FSC certification and oversight in the country.
KATS Reveals Candidates for Two 2026 Standards and Quality Award Programs
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has revealed candidates for two 2026 award programs recognizing contributions to standards, quality management and ISO management system certification.
2026 Baldrige Award Enters Site Visit Stage with 13 Finalists
Thirteen U.S. organizations have reached the site visit stage of the 2026 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, bringing the process closer to selecting this year’s recipients.
Winners Announced for the 2026 German Six Sigma Award
The European Six Sigma Club Germany (ESSC-D) has named the 2026 winners of its German Six Sigma Award for Business Excellence, recognizing university work and an industry project focused on process improvement.
Indonesia to Combine National Forest Certification Audits With FSC
Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry (MoF) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have agreed to combine audits under Indonesia’s national timber assurance system with FSC certification, allowing both sets of requirements to be assessed in a single audit.
Armenia Invites Applications for 2027 CIS Quality Award
Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology (ARMSTANDARD) has invited organizations to apply for the 11th Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Quality Award, which will recognize achievements in product and service quality in 2027.
Bureau Veritas Withdraws From Nigeria’s SONCAP Scheme
Bureau Veritas has withdrawn from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP), ending its role in the scheme effective August 6.
Saudi Arabia Takes Secretariat of New ISO/TC 357 on Wound Dressings
Saudi Arabia will hold the secretariat of the newly created International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee ISO/TC 357, which will develop international standards for wound dressings and compresses.Global News
ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage
The revision of ISO 9002 has entered the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the ISO subcommittee responsible for quality systems, advancing the project into formal consultation.
ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 37304 to the final draft international standard (FDIS) stage.
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has published updated doctrine documents for its current standards covering food production, logistics, brokerage, and packaging materials, clarifying how certification requirements should be applied without revising the standards themselves.
PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage
PAS 25535, a specification focused on integrating sustainability into asset management systems, has reached the committee draft stage within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the close of its initial comment period.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
