Belgrade to Host Quality and Business Excellence Forum 2024 with 30th Quality Oscar Awards

The 33rd annual Quality and Business Excellence Forum 2024 will be held on November 13–14 in Belgrade, Serbia, at the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia.

Serbian Version of ISO 55000:2024 Asset Management Standard Released

KS CASCO officially adopted the Serbian version of ISO 55000:2024 on October 31, 2024.

Madig Mrežnica Achieves GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Certification for Sustainable Cabbage Production

Croatian sauerkraut producer Madig Mrežnica d.o.o., known for its cabbage sourced from controlled agricultural areas, has earned the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Smart certification.

Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance

A training session on the "CE Marking Platform" took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.

Accreditation Body MAAC Suspended by Mexican Authorities for Breaching Quality Law

The Mexican Secretariat of Economy (SE) temporarily suspended Mexicana de Acreditación (MAAC) for not meeting standards outlined in the Quality Infrastructure Law.

NEN Seeks Stakeholders for New International Biodiversity Standard in Food Industry

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting stakeholders to help shape a new ISO standard focused on biodiversity practices within the food industry.

Indonesia’s SNSU Mass Lab Passes International Peer Review

The SNSU Mass Laboratory of the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) successfully passed an international peer review, strengthening its credibility in measurement and calibration.

Saudi Arabia Invites Global Experts to Quality Conference on Advanced Technologies

The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) is hosting its ninth National Quality Conference,

New UNE 197301 Standard Sets Framework for Mediation in Spain

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the General Council of Technical Industrial Engineering of Spain (COGITI) introduced the new UNE 197301 standard on October 10.

Norway Tightens Greenhouse Gas Verification Standards to Meet EU Goals

Norway has successfully aligned with the EU’s updated requirements for greenhouse gas verification under the ETS framework.

Heilongjiang Triumphs in First Chinese National Standardization Knowledge Contest

The Heilongjiang Market Supervision Team claimed first place in China’s inaugural National Standardization Knowledge Contest,

AFNOR can now issue CE Marking certificates for Medical Devices. Looking for Auditors

AFNOR Certification is actively seeking auditors specialized in medical device compliance to help meet a growing need for CE marking services.

GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period

The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.

Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Climate Equity Flag for Environmentally Responsible Companies

SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced its new "1.5 °C Climate Equity Flag", an important step toward identifying companies that align with climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.

Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released

The 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), which ranks countries based on their quality infrastructure performance, was launched in May 2024.

IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol

The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released new documents for IFS Broker version 3.2, providing both a guideline for auditors and an audit protocol for remote auditing.

IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development

The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".

New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery

ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.

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.