Indonesia Revises Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice Certification Rules

Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has issued new rules for Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice (CPKB) certification,

CJ CheilJedang First in South Korea to Introduce BRCGS Food Safety Culture Module

CJ CheilJedang, one of South Korea’s largest food companies, has become the first company in South Korea to implement the BRCGS Food Safety Culture Excellence (FSCE) module, using the program to assess food safety culture and identify areas for improvement across the company.

SCC Guide Helps Municipalities Across the Country Apply ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has released a new application guide to help municipalities across the country apply ISO 14092:2026 to climate adaptation planning.

Inmetro Opens Pilot Accreditation Program for Brazilian Biobanks

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened applications for a pilot accreditation program for biobanks in Brazil based on ISO 20387.

Polish Accreditation Centre Opens CBAM Verification Program

The Polish Accreditation Centre (PCA) has launched a new accreditation process for bodies that verify emissions data under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

South Korea Revises Two Good Recycled Product (GR) Quality Certification Standards

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a public consultation on proposed revisions to two Good Recycled Product (GR) quality certification standards covering reinforcing steel bars and rubber fire-stop filling materials used in electrical installations.

Students Invited to Explore a World Without Standards in ANSI Paper Competition

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is reminding high school and college students across the United States to enter its 2025/2026 Student Paper Competition by June 5, 2026.

BIS Standards-Excellence Awards Presented to IIT Roorkee Students

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) presented the BIS Standards-Excellence Awards on May 13 to students and researchers at IIT Roorkee.

‘Day of ÚNMZ and ČAS’ Conference Highlights Data and Digitalization in Cities and Construction

The Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMZ) and the Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) held the “Day of ÚNMZ and ČAS” conference in Prague on May 14, 

Accredia Passes EA Peer Evaluation for Biobanking Accreditation

The Italian accreditation body Accredia has passed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), advancing the process for international recognition of Italian biobank accreditations under ISO 20387.

METI Opens Applications for Japan’s 2026 Industrial Standardization Project Awards

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has opened applications for the FY2026 Industrial Standardization Project Awards,

Campo Mourão Becomes First Mid-Sized Brazilian City to Earn Triple Smart City Certification

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) awarded Campo Mourão triple certification for sustainable, resilient, and smart cities, making it the first mid-sized municipality in Brazil to achieve the recognition.

Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees

Food sector stakeholders who apply ISO 22000 in practice have the opportunity to influence its revision by bringing real-world experience into the process.

AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins

The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) has announced AutoCarbon,

ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14064-5, which provides guidance on how to carry out verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) data using remote techniques in digital environments.

ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage

The revision of ISO 9002 has entered the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the ISO subcommittee responsible for quality systems, advancing the project into formal consultation. 

ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 37304 to the final draft international standard (FDIS) stage.

One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment

One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?

ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.

IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules

The International Featured Standards (IFS) has published updated doctrine documents for its current standards covering food production, logistics, brokerage, and packaging materials, clarifying how certification requirements should be applied without revising the standards themselves.

PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage

PAS 25535, a specification focused on integrating sustainability into asset management systems, has reached the committee draft stage within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the close of its initial comment period. 

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.

DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards

Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),

ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.