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EU Creates First Voluntary Framework For Certifying Permanent Carbon Removals
The European Union (EU) has adopted its first voluntary framework for permanent carbon removals, setting EU-wide rules for how carbon dioxide removals are measured, verified, and certified.
France Launches Work On National Anti Food Waste Label For Agrifood Companies
France has launched work on a new reference framework for the National Anti Food Waste Label aimed at agrifood companies, extending a state-backed scheme created under the AGEC law to reduce food waste across the supply chain.
Thailand Establishes National Halal Food Standard Across Entire Food Chain
Thailand has formally established a national Halal food standard that applies to the entire food chain, from raw material acceptance to food service.
Bangladesh Accreditation Board Joins IAF as Accreditation Body Member
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has announced that the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) has joined as an Accreditation Body Member.
China Revises Forest Certification Body Accreditation Scheme Under CNAS-SC23:2026
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment has issued a revised forest certification body accreditation scheme, formally replacing the 2022 edition with CNAS-SC23:2026.
Axis Bank Becomes First Financial Services Institution to Receive ISO 42001 AI Certification
Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has become the first financial services institution globally to be certified to ISO/IEC 42001 for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).
Revised AMC 40 Removes Earlier Restrictions on Accreditation Scopes
The Danish Accreditation Fund, DANAK, has issued a new edition of AMC 40 that removes earlier restrictions that limited which activities certification bodies could cover under their accreditation for quality, environmental, OH&S, and energy management systems.
FSSC 22000 Licenses Terminated for SLSI and KMR
The Foundation FSSC has terminated FSSC 22000 license agreements with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and Korea Management Registrar, Inc., (KMR) under its sanction policy.
Heilongjiang Transportation Receives ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
Heilongjiang Transportation Investment Group Co., Ltd. and its expressway subsidiary, Heilongjiang Province Expressway Group Co., Ltd.,
ANAB Seeks National Experts For Personnel Credentialing Committees
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is inviting nominations for two national committees that oversee personnel certification and certificate accreditation.
How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a nonprofit association focused on food safety and regulatory collaboration, offers a national Retail HACCP Plan Review Service to help streamline approvals of specialized food processes.
Edu4Standards.eu Project Establishes European Student Association for Standardization
CEN and CENELEC are establishing the first European student association dedicated to standardization and inviting students to help co-create it.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.
