Japan Leads Development of ISO 24108-1 Grid Square Statistics Standard

Japan has led the development of a new international standard, ISO 24108-1, which sets out the basic principles of grid square statistics.

MISSION AI Presents Quality Standard for Low-Risk AI

A new voluntary quality standard for low-risk artificial intelligence has been launched by the partners of MISSION AI,

BSN Invites Public Input on 2026 National Standard Development Program

National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed items for the 2026 National Program for Standard Formulation (PNPS).

Food Experts Awards 2025 Honor Innovation, Safety and Quality

The Food Experts Awards (FEA) 2025 ceremony, organized by Cibum, took place on November 15 in Thessaloniki, during the Food & Drinks by Detrop exhibition at TIF HELEXPO.

VACI Joins IAF as New Accreditation Body Member

The Vietnam Institute of Accreditation (VACI) has joined the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) as an Accreditation Body Member, strengthening Vietnam’s presence in the global accreditation community.

Norway Creating a New Committee to Revise NS 3450 Standard for Construction Tenders

Standard Norway (SN) is setting up a national committee to revise NS 3450:2014, the standard that explains how tender documents for construction and civil works should be organized.

NDIS Commission Revokes JPS Approval After Conflict-of-Interest Breach

The NDIS Commission, the regulator that oversees the safety, quality, and audit requirements of disability service providers in Australia,

Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling

Switzerland has revised its rules on how food can claim a Swiss origin, publishing the updated ordinance with changes that take effect on January 1, 2026.

Spain Strengthens Role in Quantum Standards: November UNE Magazine

The November edition of Revista UNE, the monthly magazine of Spain’s national standards body, highlights the country’s growing influence in quantum technology standardization.

STAMEQ Leaders Outline Vietnam’s Quality Decentralization Push

Vietnam is decentralizing responsibilities in standards, measurement, and quality so local authorities can respond faster to real needs and reduce administrative delays.

Work-Family Balance Guidelines Enter Public Consultation in Italy

Italy’s national standards body UNI has opened the public consultation for a new reference practice that aims to help organizations support parents and improve the balance between family and work life.

NIST Invites Comments on Guide Connecting Cybersecurity, ERM and Workforce Planning

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the draft Special Publication 1308 2pd,

BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI

A recent paper from British Standards Institution (BSI) outlines how a standardized contestability tool could enhance digital rights and build trust in AI systems.

Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).

SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module

SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).

BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.

IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3

International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.

Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001

Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.

ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies

The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.

ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV

DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.

Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29

The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.

BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates

BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.

IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced the release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) for both the Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949.

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.