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Standards Australia Offers Free Battery Safety Guide to Boost Clean Energy Transition
Standards Australia released SA TS 5398:2025, Electrical Energy Storage Equipment – Safety Requirements, a new technical specification available for free through the Standards Australia Store.
Accessibility, Smart Cities, and New Translations Showcased in Autumn Issue of SIST e-Sporočila
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the autumn edition of its online magazine e-Sporočila, which explores how standards shape accessibility, sustainability, and innovation in society.
Standards That Help Tackle the Growing Problem of Trash in Space
As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded with defunct satellites, rocket parts, and collision fragments, the need for global standards to manage space debris has become urgent.
SCC News: Annual Report, Big Anniversary and Latest Newsletter
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) marked a week of milestones, releasing its 2024–2025 Annual Report, celebrating its 55th anniversary, and launching the newest edition of its SCC Horizons newsletter.
UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Adds Two Articles Explaining Key Points and New Features in ISO 9001 Revision
Two new resources explaining the main updates in ISO/DIS 9001 have been released by the Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) on its Obiettivo 9001 platform.
Nationwide Quality Month Campaign in China Continues with CQC Participation
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) is continuing its nationwide activities for the 48th National Quality Month under the theme “Embracing Innovation and Green Growth, Safeguarding Quality.”
Inmetro Prepares Launch of New Metris Journal, Invites Submissions on Quality Infrastructure
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) in Brazil is preparing to launch Metris, a new scientific journal dedicated to Quality Infrastructure (QI).
How INEN Label Certification System Strengthens Ecuador’s National Industry
The Ecuadorian Service for Standardization (INEN) operates a voluntary Label Certification System that supports national manufacturers of textiles, footwear, and leather goods in meeting Andean labeling regulations.
QI Digital Forum 2025 in Berlin Highlights Shift Toward Digital Quality Infrastructure
The QI Digital Forum 2025, held on October 8 and 9 in Berlin, focused on how a digital quality infrastructure (QI) can accelerate innovation in Germany.
By Light Earns Cybersecurity CMMC Level 2 Certification Across Enterprise
By Light Professional IT Services has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 across its entire organization,
CNAS Prepares Random Supervision of Accredited Laboratories and Inspection Bodies for 2025
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) will soon begin a round of random supervision for accredited laboratories and inspection bodies in 2025.
Vienna Testing Department Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
The City of Vienna’s Department MA 39, Austria’s oldest testing, inspection, and certification body, has been certified for its compliance management system under ISO 37301.Global News
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has made a legal effort to support the protection of copyright for privately-developed standards that are incorporated by reference into law.
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2024 edition of "Outlook".
First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark
The first ISO standard for Learning and Development metrics sets a new benchmark for how organizations can measure the impact of their training programs.
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.
GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.
UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a new paper highlighting the value of accreditation and standardization in building trust and improving climate data.
Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"
Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.
Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.
ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard
ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.
Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices
Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.
