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Montenegro Accreditation Body Completes EA MLA Follow-Up Evaluation
The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) underwent a follow-up evaluation in March 2026 as part of the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) process.
China Clarifies Registration Rules for Special Medical Foods Under New Standards
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued a Q&A to explain how foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) should be registered under China’s updated national standards, helping companies understand how to apply the new rules in practice.
Netherlands Calls for Stakeholders to Join ISO Tourism Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is calling on national stakeholders to take part in international tourism standardization through ISO/TC 228,
ENAC Releases Practical Guide To Help Build Credible Conformity Assessment Schemes
The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has published a new guide to help organizations design conformity assessment schemes that can be used by accredited bodies, aiming to improve trust, consistency, and market acceptance.
Quality Austria And ÖVQ Present 2026 Quality Awards Winners At Salzburg Forum
The Quality Austria Holding and the Austrian Association for Quality (ÖVQ) have announced the winners of the 2026 Quality Awards during the 31st qualityaustria Forum in Salzburg,
AFNOR Group Introduces Food Safety Culture Barometer For Food Chain
The AFNOR Group has introduced a dedicated barometer to help organizations in the food chain assess how their teams perceive food safety.
New Guide Shows How To Apply UNI 11961 For Model 231 Integration
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has released a practical guide to help organizations apply UNI 11961:2024 and integrate compliance management systems with Model 231 frameworks designed to prevent corporate liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001.
IFS Food Version 8 Now Available In Hungarian
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released a Hungarian translation of its IFS Food version 8 standard, expanding access for food producers in Hungary.
Sweden And Iceland Take Leadership Roles In New ISO Children’s Rights Committee
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) and the Icelandic Standards (IST) will lead the new ISO technical committee ISO/TC 356, which will develop international standards to support the implementation of children’s rights.
AKH Wien Becomes First Hospital In Austria Certified For Diversity Management
The Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) has become the first hospital in Austria to receive certification for its diversity management system,
TURKAK Opens Accreditation For ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification Activities
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) has begun accepting accreditation applications for certification bodies under TS ISO 46001, a standard focused on water efficiency management systems.
South Korea Opens Call For International Standards Research Projects In 2026
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a call for 2026 research projects focused on international standardization, inviting institutions and experts to submit proposals by March 30.Global News
Bureau Veritas and SGS Eye Merger to Form Certification Titan
French company Bureau Veritas and Swiss firm SGS are in advanced negotiations to merge, potentially creating a €32bn leader in testing and certification services.
IAF Issues Guidance on Tracking Food Certification Performance
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Informative Document IAF ID 16, titled Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes.
IAF Expands MLA to Cover Anti-Bribery and Compliance Systems
In December 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) expanded its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS).
Why Standards for Content-Creating AI Are Essential
The growing adoption of GenAI - generative artificial intelligence systems that create new content such as text, images, and code - highlights the urgent need for governance standards to secure software supply chains.
Shedding Light on Sustainability: New Standard Advances Circular Economy in Lighting
BSI has released BS 8887-221:2024, a new standard aimed at advancing the circular economy in the lighting industry by supporting remanufacturing practices.
IEC 62309 - Used Parts within New Products
The recently updated IEC 62309 standard ensures that reused components within new products are safe, functional, and reliable.
Applications Open for ISO Next Generation Award 2025
ISO has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Next Generation Award 2025, which recognizes young professionals from ISO members championing sustainability-driven standardization and collaborative approaches.
OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.
New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed
A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.
NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.
SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025
As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.
