Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation on creating a national food hygiene rating scheme that would require businesses to display their inspection results using numbers, letters, or symbols.

ISO 14001 Certified Sites on the Rise in Italy, Shows Environmental Yearbook 2024

The number of sites in Italy certified under the Italian version of ISO 14001 rose by 17% in 2023, reaching 31,687.

Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) has proposed changes to BDS 12:2024, the national standard for Bulgarian yogurt.

Canada Opens AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub

Canada has launched the AI and Data Governance (AIDG) Standardization Hub to help businesses and regulators use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

Brother Thailand Contact Center Secures ISO 18295 Certificate and Call Center Award

Brother Thailand has secured ISO 18295-1:2017 certification for its Brother Contact Center and was also recognized with an award for outstanding consumer complaint handling by Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board (OCPB).

Cofrac Unveils Major Shake-Up of Laboratory Units in 100th Edition of Compétences

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced a significant restructuring of its Laboratory section, featured in the 100th issue of its magazine Compétences.

Indian Cipla Certified for Replenishing 75 Percent More Water Than It Uses

Cipla, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has been certified as water positive by Bureau Veritas, achieving a water positivity ratio of 1.75.

Resolving E-Commerce Disputes: New BSI Guidance Tackles Refunds, Delivery Issues and Fraud

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued BS ISO 32122:2025 to help resolve disputes in e-commerce safely and fairly.

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.

China Sets New Rules for Adopting International Standards with Focus on Relevance and Fundamentals

China has issued new rules for adopting international standards, effective June 1, 2025.

Pakistan’s Health Crisis Spurs Push for Front-of-Pack Food Warnings

Experts are calling on the Pakistani government to urgently adopt Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs) to address the country’s rising health crisis caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

UKAS Issues Second Call for Applicants for AI Management System Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has issued a second call for expressions of interest from certification bodies interested in accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.

First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark

The first ISO standard for Learning and Development metrics sets a new benchmark for how organizations can measure the impact of their training programs.

IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition

IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.

GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.

UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a new paper highlighting the value of accreditation and standardization in building trust and improving climate data.

Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"

Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.

Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.

ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard

ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.

Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices

Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.

FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020

FSSC 22000 version 6 has officially been recognized against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.

ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes

ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.

PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification

PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.