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Made Green in Italy Opens New Application Window in January 2026
Italy has opened a new application window for the Made Green in Italy scheme, allowing companies to apply for support for product environmental footprint projects from January 12 to January 26, 2026.
Canada Sets CSA Z14090 Climate Adaptation Standard Based On ISO 14090
Canada has a new standard, CSA Z14090:25, designed to help organizations address climate change risks.
Inacal Shares Tips to Avoid Fraudulent ISO Certificates
Peru’s National Institute for Quality (Instituto Nacional de Calidad, Inacal) has issued recommendations to help organizations avoid fraudulent ISO management system certificates,
ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework
Australia Opens Nominations for 2026 Standards Awards
Standards Australia (SA) has opened nominations for the 2026 Standards Awards, marking the start of the next edition of its long-running program that recognizes collaboration and innovation in standards development.
National Program Czech Quality Newsletter Reviews 2025 Activities and New Quality Labels
The National Program Czech Quality, a government-backed initiative of the Czech Republic,
Circular Economy Roadmap: Peru Mexico and Colombia Join Forces on Packaging Plastics and Tourism Standards
Peru, Mexico, and Colombia are jointly developing a standardization roadmap to support the circular economy in the packaging, plastics, and tourism sectors.
FSSC Terminates KEBS License Agreement Under Sanction Policy
The Foundation FSSC has terminated the FSSC 22000 license agreement of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), effective January 12, 2026, under its sanction rules.
Indian NABCB Starts Accreditation for FSSC 24000
The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), operating under the Quality Council of India (QCI), has begun offering accreditation for FSSC 24000, opening the door for certification bodies to seek recognition for this scheme.
UNI Releases PdR 185 for Managing Projects Across Organizations
UNI, the Italian standards body, has released UNI/PdR 185, a new reference practice that defines requirements for how organizations manage projects and prepare for certification of a Project Management System.
AFNOR Celebrates 100 Years of Trust With Yearlong Program in 2026
The AFNOR Group, founded in 1926 as the Association française de normalisation, is marking its 100th anniversary throughout 2026,
SARSO Drafts Regional Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030
The South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO) has published a draft Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030 that sets out how the region plans to strengthen standardization and conformity assessment over the next five years.Global News
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0,
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
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.
