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Inmetro Sets Mandatory Footwear Labeling to Fight Piracy and Protect Consumers
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No. 459 of August 19, 2025, requiring all footwear sold in Brazil to carry standardized labels.
BIS Reviews Strategic Roadmap for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Standardization
The Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) brought together over 400 participants for a consultation on biodiversity and ecosystem standardization.
Mansa Police Station in Gujarat Awarded National Service Quality Management System Certificate
The Mansa Police Station in Gandhinagar district, part of the state capital region of Gujarat,
NEN Explores Committee On Privacy By Design And Consumer Protection
NEN, the Dutch national standards body, is considering creating a standards committee on privacy by design and consumer protection.
First Medical Biobank Accreditation in Netherlands Underway as RvA Prepares for EA Evaluation
The first medical biobank in the Netherlands has applied for accreditation under ISO 20387.
KATS Opens Consultation on Three New GR Certification Standards for Recycled Precious Metals
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has released three draft standards for GR certification covering recycled platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
TÜRKAK Finalizes Transition of Medical Laboratories to Latest ISO 15189 Standard
TÜRKAK has successfully completed the transition of 63 medical laboratories in Turkey to the revised TS EN ISO 15189:2023 standard.
BSI to Govern Standards for UK Energy System Digitalization
The British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK’s national standards body,
First Revised FSC Risk Assessment Released for Romania
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released the first revised Risk Assessment for Romania, which became effective on August 28, 2025.
Slavmed Medical Center First in South Caucasus to Earn ISO 7101:2023 Certification
Slavmed Medical Center in Yerevan, Armenia has become the first healthcare provider in the South Caucasus to receive certification for ISO 7101:2023,
EPA’s WaterSense Program Honored With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Program will receive the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award,
15 Slovenian Schools and Kindergartens Earn Green Flag Label for Sustainability
Fifteen Slovenian schools and kindergartens have been awarded the international environmental symbol Green Flag for the first time.Global News
EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia
The EASI Model has been introduced as the first governance scheme accredited by Accredia and open to independent certification.
Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a major revision of its foundational medical device safety standard, IEC 60601-1.
Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released IAF ID 17:2025, a new informative document that provides a framework for managing risks related to counterfeit certificates.
SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
SGS has released two new guidance resources to help organizations prepare for the upcoming revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, both scheduled for release in 2026.
Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a revised version of ISO 30500, the international standard for non-sewered sanitation systems.
ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates
The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.
DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.
ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.
IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications
IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.
Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review
A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.
