Asia-Pacific Smallholder Forestry Standard Becomes Fully Approved FSC Certification Framework

The Asia-Pacific Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for smallholders (AP RFSS) has officially become a recognized Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Dutch Experts Wanted for European Standard on Climate Services

The Netherlands is helping develop Europe’s first standard on climate services, aimed at ensuring clear and dependable climate information across the continent.

France Qualité Releases New Issue of Echanges on HR and Generational Engagement

The latest edition of Echanges magazine by France Qualité AFQP, the French association for quality and performance, centers on the role of human resources and generational diversity in driving quality and performance.

Accredia’s July Newsletter Highlights ESG Ratings, Water Quality, and Medical Lab Reliability

The July issue of the newsletter from Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, is now available and features a wide range of updates on accredited conformity assessment, digital innovation, and sustainability.

China Rolls Out New Standards on Safety, Energy and Public Services

The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has announced the official implementation of a new set of national standards starting in August.

BoA Honors Outstanding Staff for 2020–2025 at National Commendation Conference

The National Quality Accreditation Office (BoA) of Vietnam recognized several of its staff members for outstanding performance during the 2020–2025 period at the National Commendation Conference on July 29, 2025.

SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity

SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.

New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of AMC 05,

BIS Testing Labs Featured in Standards Watch 17th Episode

The 17th episode of Standards Watch by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) highlights how its laboratories support India’s quality ecosystem.

South Korea Seeks Public Input on 2025 Honors for Standards and Quality Achievements

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a public comment period for candidates nominated for the 2025 government awards in standards and quality management.

Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.

Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management

Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.

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.

BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA

The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.

New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision

ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.

New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems

To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.

New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)

The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.

The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches

As The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reports:

Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027

The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.

ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,

IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6

Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.

GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.

New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.