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Accredia Joins National Statistical System as Certification Data Gains Official Status
Accredia has officially b Italy’s National Statistical System (SISTAN), the national network that coordinates the production of official statistical information.
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,Australia • Cook Islands • Fiji • French Polynesia • Kiribati • Marshall Islands • Micronesia, Federated States of • Nauru • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Niue • Papua New Guinea • Samoa • Solomon Islands • Tonga • Tuvalu • Vanuatu

Australia Celebrates Top Standardization Contributors at 2025 Awards
Standards Australia announced the winners of its 2025 Standards Awards during a ceremony held in Melbourne on May 23.
ANSI May 2025 Report Maps Progress and Gaps in Drone Safety Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the May 2025 Gaps Progress Report to track the standardization status for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Competition Heats Up for Standards Olympiad: Second Qualifying Round Held in Korea
Korea’s second qualifying round for the 20th International Standards Olympiad was held online on May 20.
i-PRO Becomes First in Security Industry to Earn ISO 42001 AI Certification
i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global leader in edge computing security cameras, has become the first company in the physical security industry to earn ISO 42001 certification for its AI management systems.
Turning Reductions into Results: Taiwan’s Program Offers Companies a Way to Earn Carbon Credits
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment is offering companies a practical way to gain value from climate action through the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, launched in October 2023.
FSC Launches Taiwan Office to Strengthen Sustainable Forestry in the Region
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has officially opened an office in Taiwan, marking a significant step in advancing a sustainable forestry market in the region.
Alshaya Food Successfully Transitions to FSSC 22000 Certification
Alshaya Food, based in Saudi Arabia, has officially transitioned from HACCP to FSSC 22000 certification as of May 2025.
Laxmi Organic Becomes First in India Certified for Acetic Anhydride Standard
Laxmi Organic Industries India IS certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Acetic Anhydride, a key chemical in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals.
Indonesia Eases Rules for Registering Foreign Halal Certificates
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has introduced new rules to simplify the registration process for foreign halal certificates.
Indian Experts Needed to Shape New International Standard for Sludge Management
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian professionals to help develop a new international standard for managing sludge, a semi-solid byproduct from industrial and wastewater treatment processes.Global News

OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.
New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed
A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.
NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.
SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025
As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.
Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.
Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero
A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.
Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency
Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.
GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.
More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport
Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.
Should standards become free and available to all?
- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.