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EU Expands Laboratory Oversight for Highest Risk In Vitro Diagnostic Devices
The European Union (EU) has expanded oversight of Class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746, known as the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR).
Quality Austria and ÖVQ Announce Finalists for DACH Quality Awards 2026
Quality Austria and the Austrian Association for Quality Assurance (ÖVQ) have announced the finalists for the 2026 Quality Awards, recognizing leading professionals, young talents, and teams across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
BIS Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Standards for Medical Devices and Healthcare
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department,
First ISO Smart Warehousing Standard Project Approved With Chinese Leadership
The first ISO international standard project dedicated to smart warehousing, ISO/NP 26205, has been officially approved, with Chinese organizations taking a leading role.
NATA Seeks Experts in Software as Medical Devices and AI for Human Pathology Advisory Committee
The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is inviting expressions of interest to join its Human Pathology Accreditation Advisory Committee,
COSA Method Certification Debuts with CSQA as First Authorized Body
A new COSA Method certification has been introduced to measure and strengthen food safety culture in agri-food companies.
Korea Expands Safety Disclosure and Risk Rules Under Revised Occupational Safety Act
South Korea has adopted four major amendments to its Occupational Safety and Health Act,
SQF Institute Names Finalists for 2026 Excellence Awards
The SQF Institute has announced six finalists for its 2026 SQF Excellence Awards, recognizing professionals who advance food safety through auditing and site leadership under the Safe Quality Food program.
France Qualité Launches Project Group to Develop White Paper on Integrated CSR
France Qualité, a French association that promotes quality management and organizational performance,
ANSI And BSB Introduce ANSI Bharat Compliance Platform For Indian Market
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and BSB Edge, a compliance technology company serving regulated industries in India,
UNI Opens 20th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award with February 26 Deadline
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has launched the 20th edition of the Paolo Scolari Award (Premio Paolo Scolari),
China Releases Standard for Zero Carbon Restaurant Construction and Operation
A new voluntary group standard for zero carbon restaurants has been officially released in China, providing technical requirements for their construction and operation.Global News
ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR
ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
