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IRAM Launches Argentina's First Steel Framing Standard and Presents FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) launched Argentina's first national standard for Steel Framing construction systems and hosted a separate event introducing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety certification scheme.
FSC in Chile Celebrates Latin America's First Cultural Values Verification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has announced Latin America's first and the world's second FSC Ecosystem Services Verification for Cultural Values, covering the Hueima Waterfall in Chile's Los Ríos Region.
TSE Renews ISO 27001 Certification for Türkiye's National Examination Agency
The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has renewed the TS EN ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System certificate of the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM),
Vietnam's HALCERT Receives International Halal Accreditation From GAC
Vietnam's Halal certification body HALCERT has received international Halal accreditation from the Gulf Accreditation Center (GAC),
JASANZ Marks 35 Years at Wellington Anniversary Event
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) celebrated its 35th anniversary with an event at New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington, bringing together partners, government representatives, and members of its accreditation network to mark the milestone.
Lina Araceli González Morales Wins Inaugural IAAC Women Leader Award
The Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) has presented its first Women Leader in Accredited Conformity Assessment Award to Lina Araceli González Morales, director of operations at FACTUAL SERVICES S.C.
Liebherr Appliances Marks Three Decades of ISO 9001 Certification
Liebherr Appliances has marked 30 years of ISO 9001 certification, reflecting three decades of maintaining a certified quality management system across its global operations.
Dutch Accreditation Council Retains EA MLA Status After Peer Evaluation
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA) after successfully completing its latest peer evaluation.
Cofrac Highlights Risk-Based Accreditation and Digital Progress in 2025 Report
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has published its 2025 annual report, highlighting the rollout of a new risk-based accreditation approach, continued digital modernization, and strong activity across its accreditation programs.
SNAS Revises Two Accreditation Guidelines for Management Systems Certification Bodies
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has revised two accreditation guidelines for management systems certification bodies.
Serbia Adopts ISO Standards for Quality Tools and Educational Organizations
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published the national editions of SRPS ISO 10009:2026 and SRPS ISO 21001:2026, making two international ISO management standards available for use in Serbia.
SCC Launches Accreditation Scheme for Beef Without Growth-Enhancing Products
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has launched a new accreditation sub-program for certification bodies verifying Canada's Growth Enhancing Product-free (GEP-free) beef program for exports to the European Union.Global News
BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,
PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
