Wild Bear Technology Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Sustainable Materials

Taiwan-based Wild Bear Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of flexible plastic films used in textiles and clothing,

Three Finalists Announced for Sweden’s 2025 Standardization Prize

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has named DigitalWell Arena, the project Renewable 2030 (Förnybart 2030), and the company MannTek as finalists for the 2025 Standardization Prize.

Applications Open for National Industry Awards Well Done in Spain

The Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) has launched the 2025 National Industry Awards “Well Done in Spain” to

VIAS Accreditation Program Marks 25 Years as BoA Celebrates Three Decades

The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, recognizing the Vietnam Inspection Accreditation Scheme (VIAS) as one of its key achievements.

IEC News, Lighting Code And Quality Control Featured in Latest Manak Samachar

The October issue of Manak Samachar, the monthly newsletter of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), showcases key developments in India’s quality and standardization efforts.

KATS Opens Applications For 2025 International Standardization Merit Awards

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened applications for the 2025 International Standardization Merit Awards,

Workforce Expansion: Inmetro Welcomes 100 New Employees

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has officially welcomed 100 new employees after more than a decade without public recruitment.

NiNAS Recognized for Key Accreditation Standards by Continental and International Bodies

The Nigerian National Accreditation System (NiNAS) has achieved Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) status with the African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC) for six key accreditation standards.

TÜRKAK Introduces IFS Accreditation in Türkiye

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has officially begun offering accreditation services for the International Featured Standards (IFS),

NFST 2025 Conference Highlights Digital Transformation of Russian Standardization

The prominent Russian conference on standardization and digital technologies, NFST 2025, took place in Kazan on October 2–3.

Peru Hosts ISO/TC 176 Plenary and Quality Forum for Small Enterprises

Peru has become a global meeting point for quality management this week,

Italy Updates White Certificate Rules to Reward Energy Efficiency

Italy has revised its white certificates – the country’s main policy tool for promoting energy efficiency through tradable savings certificates.

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.