Indonesia Makes Halal Certification Compulsory for Imported Food and Beverages by 2026

Starting October 17, 2026, Indonesia will require halal certification for imported food and beverages,

UNI Releases UNI 11919 Part 2 Dedicated to Sustainability Reporting

The Italian national standards body UNI has released UNI 11919-2:2025, a new standard that defines processes for sustainability reporting and accountability.

Standards Australia Graduate Program Prepares Next Intake

Standards Australia is preparing its next Graduate Program intake, which will begin in February 2026.

Food Safety ConnectED Portal Invites Professionals to Mentor Students

The Food Safety ConnectED portal is inviting food safety professionals to join as mentors, helping students and educators connect with experienced experts in the field.

Luxembourg Forest Certification System Revised and Submitted for PEFC Assessment

The Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for assessment.

FSC Opens Consultation on Safeguards for Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in Peru

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on a draft Advice Note for Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and in Initial Contact (IPVIIC) in Peru.

First in Scotland: NHS Tayside Audiology Accredited Under IQIPS Standard

NHS Tayside’s Audiology Department has become the first in Scotland to achieve accreditation under the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) standard from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Jardine Engineering Secures ISO 19650 BIM Certification for Digital Construction

The Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited (JEC) has become one of Hong Kong’s first engineering services providers to achieve certification to ISO 19650-1:2018 and ISO 19650-2:2018,

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a Safety Footwear Manufacturer in Zhejiang, China

A life cycle assessment (LCA) was carried out for a safety footwear producer in Zhejiang, China,

Medsalv Achieves ISO 13485 Certification in New Zealand and Australia

Medsalv, a healthcare company specializing in remanufacturing single-use medical devices, has achieved certification to ISO 13485 across both New Zealand and Australia. 

You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: Latest Episode Examines Certification in Social Services

The latest episode of the series You Can’t Replace Czech Quality looked at social services and the meaning of certification in elderly and disability care.

Australia Releases Three Roadmaps on Batteries and EV Standards for Net Zero

Standards Australia, commissioned by the Department of Finance, has released three new standards roadmaps to support the country’s shift to net zero.