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Baoyan Chan Monastery Earns DnB ESG Registered Status
Baoyan Chan Monastery Earns DnB ESG Registered Status
Baoyan Chan Monastery Shan Jue Meditation Center has achieved ESG Registered status from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), marking its alignment with environmental, social, and governance principles through a structured ESG framework.
Algeria and Malta Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Reviews
Algeria and Malta Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Reviews
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) confirmed that ALGERAC and NAB-Malta have passed peer reviews by its Multilateral Agreement Council (MAC).
India Calls for Input on ISO 24515 Committee Draft on Microplastics in Water Systems
India Calls for Input on ISO 24515 Committee Draft on Microplastics in Water Systems
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting stakeholder comments on ISO/CD 24515, a draft international standard on managing microplastics in water supply systems, with a deadline of April 25, 2026.
Portugal Joins International Group on Certification of Personnel Competence in IECEE
Portugal Joins International Group on Certification of Personnel Competence in IECEE
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has joined Working Group 34 (WG 34) on certification of personnel competence within the IECEE system.
Vietnam Sets Rules for Halal Product Quality and Certification
Vietnam Sets Rules for Halal Product Quality and Certification
The Government of Vietnam has issued Decree No. 127/2026/ND-CP, setting a legal framework for managing the quality of halal products and services and supporting their development.
ISO 22000 Draft Gets French Translation
ISO 22000 Draft Gets French Translation
A French translation of the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 22000, which sets requirements for food safety management systems, has now been completed as part of the revision led by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 
Istanbul Airport Earns ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification
Istanbul Airport Earns ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification
Istanbul Airport operator İGA has earned TS ISO 46001 certification for its water efficiency management system, following an audit conducted by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE). 
China Updates Laboratory Accreditation Rules for Medical Device Testing
China Updates Laboratory Accreditation Rules for Medical Device Testing
China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued a revised version of its guidance for applying laboratory accreditation criteria in medical device testing, with CNAS-CL01-A004:2026 set to take effect on May 1, 2026. 
Sekuro First Cybersecurity Firm in Australia to Achieve ISO 42001 Certification
Sekuro First Cybersecurity Firm in Australia to Achieve ISO 42001 Certification
Australian cybersecurity firm Sekuro has become the first in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region to achieve certification to ISO/IEC 42001, a global standard for managing artificial intelligence. 
April PKN News Issue Examines Governing Autonomous AI Systems
April PKN News Issue Examines Governing Autonomous AI Systems
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) centers its April 2026 issue of its PKN News publication on how standards are adapting to the rapid shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can act and decide independently.
Peru Trains 3,500 Producers to Meet Quality Standards
Peru Trains 3,500 Producers to Meet Quality Standards
The National Quality Institute (INACAL) and Technological Institute of Production (ITP) have completed a nationwide training program that reached more than 3,500 producers, helping them learn how to apply standards, improve product quality, and access new markets.
Vietnam Introduces Structured Planning and Review Rules for National Standards
Vietnam Introduces Structured Planning and Review Rules for National Standards
The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST) has issued Circular No. 13/2026/TT-BKHCN, introducing detailed rules for planning, public consultation, and periodic review of national standards in the country.

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Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Foundation FSSC will host its upcoming summit in Chennai, India on April 25, 2025, under the theme "Building Global Trust with Social Management System Standards."
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
A record 1,334 technical regulations were reported by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries in the first quarter of 2025—the highest ever for a single quarter.
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 9 of IAF ML 4:2025,
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
A new draft standard titled GMP-MS-716 aims to update and expand upon ISO 22716 for Good Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics industry, incorporating industry feedback and modern operational needs.
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
The 2025 BRCGS Awards, presented at BRCGS Connect in Milan, honored individuals and organizations driving excellence in food safety and certification.
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