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Public Labs Across Brazil Can Now Join Inmetro’s ProdIQ Accreditation Program
Public institutions throughout Brazil can now voluntarily join the ProdIQ Program, which promotes the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories and supports professional training.
New Rule in China Ensures Draft Standards Don’t Limit Market Competition
China has made it mandatory to include a fair competition review during the drafting of all national standards.
East African Community Proposes New Standard for Food Labeling
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has released a draft general standard for the labeling of prepackaged foods under the East African Community (EAC) framework.
India Submits Revised Forest Scheme for PEFC Global Assessment
India’s updated national forest certification system has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for review.
Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety
Germany has introduced two pivotal standards to guide the safe integration of artificial intelligence in fully automated rail transport.
Korea Revises Food Labeling Rules to Prevent Waste and Expand Nutrition Requirements
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has revised national food labeling rules to reduce waste from unsold export products, improve consistency, and expand nutrition label requirements.
Three Major Updates on UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Tracking ISO 9001 Revision
The Italian national standardization body UNI has published new content on its Obiettivo 9001 platform, offering early insight into changes expected in the upcoming revision of ISO 9001.
ILNAS Sets Up New Cloud and Data Standards Commission, Updates Info and Comms Report
Luxembourg’s standards body (ILNAS) has introduced its new National Standardization Commission (ILNAS/NSC 05) for Cloud and Data.
SCC Tightens Rules for Accrediting Standards Developers
Canada’s national standards body (SCC) has updated the rules used to accredit organizations that develop National Standards of Canada (NSCs).
AFNOR Breaks Down Standard Revisions in Latest Newsletter, Experts Weigh In
France’s national standardization body AFNOR has published issue no. 16 of its newsletter, focusing on the importance of standard revisions and highlighting current updates to major international standards like ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001.
Stronger Guidance for Food Waste Diagnosis Released in France
The CTCPA, France’s Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products, has released an updated version of its guide for diagnosing food waste.