FSSC 22000 Licenses Terminated for SLSI and KMR

The Foundation FSSC has terminated FSSC 22000 license agreements with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and Korea Management Registrar, Inc., (KMR) under its sanction policy.

Heilongjiang Transportation Receives ISO 37301 Compliance Certification

Heilongjiang Transportation Investment Group Co., Ltd. and its expressway subsidiary, Heilongjiang Province Expressway Group Co., Ltd., 

ANAB Seeks National Experts For Personnel Credentialing Committees

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is inviting nominations for two national committees that oversee personnel certification and certificate accreditation.

How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a nonprofit association focused on food safety and regulatory collaboration, offers a national Retail HACCP Plan Review Service to help streamline approvals of specialized food processes.

Edu4Standards.eu Project Establishes European Student Association for Standardization

CEN and CENELEC are establishing the first European student association dedicated to standardization and inviting students to help co-create it.

Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates

Twenty-eight Slovenian companies and organizations received the Socially Responsible Employer certificate at a formal ceremony held on December 1, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS).

Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189

Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.

HZN Publishes Work Programme For National Standardization Activities In 2026

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its Work Programme for 2026, setting out the national standardization projects it plans to develop, revise, or complete during the year, in line with European Union rules and international trade commitments.

FDA Aligns U.S. Device Rules With ISO 13485, Replaces QSR With QMSR

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has replaced its long-standing Quality System Regulation (QSR) with the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), changing the legal framework for quality management in the U.S. medical device sector.

Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards

Danish Standards (DS) has developed a new AI-based search tool to make standards search easier and more relevant for organizations.

26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications

The 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic have officially opened, inviting organizations to apply for one of the country’s established national recognition programs focused on quality, responsibility, and sustainability. 

NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.

FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs

Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.

ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data

A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.

ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel

The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.

Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms

GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting

The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.

Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard

The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.

FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances

The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.

IFS Launches New ESG Compliance Check to Tackle Supply Chain Risks

IFS has introduced the IFS ESG Compliance Check, a tool designed to help companies manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their supply chains.

SA8000 Overhaul Centers on Worker Rights, Privacy and Living Wages

The SA8000 standard on workplace social accountability is undergoing a major revision, with the new SA8000:2026 expected to be finalized by the end of next year.