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Italy Launches Accreditation for ISO 7101 Healthcare Quality Systems
Italy Launches Accreditation for ISO 7101 Healthcare Quality Systems
Italy has opened accreditation for certification bodies that audit healthcare organizations against UNI ISO 7101:2024, the standard for quality management in health services.
Sandhya Marines Earns ASC Feed Standard Certification
Sandhya Marines Earns ASC Feed Standard Certification
Sandhya Marines has earned certification to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facility in Andhra Pradesh, becoming the first producer of feed for farmed shrimp in India to achieve this recognition.
Sierra Leone Gets FSC Interim Standard for Forest Management
Sierra Leone Gets FSC Interim Standard for Forest Management
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Sierra Leone that will take effect in March 2026.
Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies Reviews Portugal’s Standardization Direction
Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies Reviews Portugal’s Standardization Direction
The Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies (ONS) 2025 brought together the Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) and its partners to review how Portugal’s standardization system is adjusting to changes at the European level.
UKAS Opens Pilot Program for ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Accreditation
UKAS Opens Pilot Program for ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has opened an expression of interest for certification bodies to join a new pilot accreditation program for ISO 46001, the international standard for water efficiency management systems.
Vietnam Releases Unified Rules for Food Safety Certification Under Agriculture Ministry
Vietnam Releases Unified Rules for Food Safety Certification Under Agriculture Ministry
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has released unified rules for certifying food production and business establishments for food safety.
Second European Standardization Panel Survey Launched: Focus on Innovation and EU Competitiveness
Second European Standardization Panel Survey Launched: Focus on Innovation and EU Competitiveness
The European Commission (EC) has opened the second European Standardization Panel Survey to collect direct input from industry and other stakeholders on their standardization needs,
Digital Edition of 90 Years of Standardization in Serbia Is Now Available
Digital Edition of 90 Years of Standardization in Serbia Is Now Available
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the digital edition of the monograph “90 Years of Standardization in Serbia”, making the full publication freely available to the public for the first time.
Academic Standards Day in Slovenia Trains Students to Solve Company Challenges Through Standards
Academic Standards Day in Slovenia Trains Students to Solve Company Challenges Through Standards
From November 12 to 14, 2025, the third Autumn School of Standardization – Academic Standards Day (ASD) took place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana (UL FE).
JSA Solutions Buys International Standards Certification Organization, Makes It a Subsidiary
JSA Solutions Buys International Standards Certification Organization, Makes It a Subsidiary
JSA Solutions, the part of the Japan Standards Association (JSA) Group that provides certification and support services,
Metro China Earns BRCGS Certifications for Its Headquarters and Sites
Metro China Earns BRCGS Certifications for Its Headquarters and Sites
Metro China, also known as M Commerce Group (MCG), has earned major certifications from BRCGS following an audit carried out by SGS.
CEN To Publish First OSD-Drafted Standard in December
CEN To Publish First OSD-Drafted Standard in December
The first standard drafted in the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform will be published in December 2025, marking a key milestone in the digital transformation led by CEN and CENELEC.

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Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
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