ATS Grants First Accreditations for Greenhouse Gas Verification in Serbia

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has granted the first accreditations for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reports.

Certificate for Authentic Croatian Products Awarded to 96 Family Farms Selling at Zagreb Markets

Representatives of 96 family farms (OPGs) received the Croatian Farmers’ Products certificate confirming the authenticity of their domestic products sold at Zagreb markets.

ANSI Invites Feedback on Proposed International Committee for Digital Product Passports

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is seeking comments by October 9 on a proposal to create a new international committee for Digital Product Passports (DPPs).

Inacal Creates New Technical Committee to Improve Health Sector Management in Peru

The National Institute for Quality (Inacal) in Peru has launched a new Technical Standardization Committee focused on the management of healthcare organizations.

China’s Market Regulator SAMR Releases Guidelines to Accelerate Digital Certification

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), in cooperation with several ministries, has released guidelines to advance the digital development of quality certification.

Armenia Forms Jury for National Quality Award With 18 EFQM-Trained Experts

Armenia has formed the jury for its national quality award by certifying 18 experts trained under the EFQM model for assessing organizational excellence.

PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released for consultation a draft update of its DA-01 document, the central description of Poland’s accreditation system.

BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation

The Baltic Forum on Standardization (BSF 2025) took place in Vilnius from September 3 to 5,

Brazil Invites Feedback on Revision of ABNT NBR 10004-2 Waste Classification Standard

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has opened the process for revising ABNT NBR 10004-2:2024,

Vietnam Institutions Urged to Adopt ISO 27001 Cybersecurity Standard After Recent Breach

A data breach at the National Credit Information Center of Vietnam (CIC) has prompted the Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center (VNCERT) to

RvA Publishes Updated Accreditation Protocols for Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Healthcare IT Security

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs).

TÜV Austria White Paper Details Trusted AI Framework for Safe and Certifiable Systems

TÜV Austria has released a new white paper presenting its Trusted AI Framework, a structured approach for evaluating and certifying artificial intelligence (AI) systems in safety-critical applications.

BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard

BRCGS has released the Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of the Packaging Materials Standard, providing additional context and guidance for each clause.

AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization

AFNOR has introduced AFNOR Spec 2315, a pivotal document designed to anchor the concept of a regenerative economy in standardization.

ISO 9001 Revision Progresses Toward 2026 Release

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has extended the development timeline for the ISO 9001 standard, now aiming for a September 2026 publication.

World’s First International Standard for Stem Cell Data Released

The world’s first international standard for stem cell data, ISO 8472-1, has been officially released, addressing the lack of global regulations for stem cell data management and sharing.

ISO Unveils Framework for Implementing ESG Principles at COP29 - IWA 48 published

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced the ESG Implementation Principles at COP29 on November 14, 2024.

KPMG Australia First Globally to Earn BSI AI Management Certification

KPMG Australia has become the first organization worldwide to receive certification from BSI for its AI management system.

Standards Organizations Unite at COP29 to Drive Climate Action; launched first-ever Standards Pavilion 

International standards organizations have joined forces to highlight the critical role of standards in accelerating climate action at COP29.

ISO Begins Review of ISO 22000 to Address New Food Safety Trends

The ISO 22000 standard, which sets food safety management system requirements, has entered its review phase to adapt to emerging global trends and industry needs.

IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3 Launching in November with Major Updates

IFS has announced the upcoming release of IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3, aimed at enhancing safety and quality for wholesalers, cash & carry businesses, and packaging companies.

AFNOR Spec: New Standard for Simplifying Digital App Development with "Low-Code/No-Code"

The Syndicat Français des Professionnels du NoCode (SFPN), backed by AFNOR, has launched AFNOR Spec, a new technical document dedicated to "Low Code and No Code" (LCNC) technology.

ISO Committee for Risk Management Reports Progress on ISO 31000 Revision at London Plenary

The ISO Technical Committee 262 (TC262) for Risk Management recently convened in London.

Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.