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TÜV AUSTRIA Certified To ISO 30415 As Austria Prepares For EU Pay Transparency Rules
TÜV AUSTRIA, an Austrian testing, inspection, and certification organization, has obtained certification to ISO 30415,
Korea Accreditation Board Issues Guidance on Transition to Revised ISO 21001 for Education
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has issued guidance to help certification bodies transition from ISO 21001:2018 to the revised ISO 21001:2025 for Educational Organizations Management Systems.
Kvalitetsmagasinet Opens Voting For Sweden’s 2026 Quality Profile Award
Kvalitetsmagasinet, a Swedish publication focused on quality management, has opened voting for the 2026 edition of its annual “Quality Profile of the Year” award after receiving 64 nominations from across the country.
Shanghai Fumanjia Convenience Earns Grade A Under BRCGS Agents And Brokers Standard
Shanghai Fumanjia Convenience (SFC) has achieved Grade A certification under the BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers after successfully passing an audit conducted by SGS, an international testing, inspection, and certification body.
ABNT Awards Nós por Elas Seals At Women’s Initiative Event In Paraná
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) presented Nós por Elas seals during a public event recognizing organizations that implement structured practices to prevent violence against women.
SKZ Warns About Fake Certificates For Plastic Products
SKZ - German Plastics Center has warned about fake SKZ certificates for plastic products appearing in the market.
CNAS Revises Five Biobank Accreditation Documents And Sets Implementation Plan
China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has released five revised documents for biobank quality and competence accreditation.
UNE Featured In CEOE Environmental Practices Catalog For Circular Economy Initiative
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has been featured in the 2025 Environmental Best Practices Catalog of Spanish Companies,
Vietnam Updates Measurement Control And Product Testing Rules
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has issued Circular No. 04/2026/TT-BKHCN, updating several regulations related to standards, metrology, and product quality management.
Robotics In Industry And Daily Life Featured In BIS Standards Watch Episode 29
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 29 of its Standards Watch series, focusing on how robotics is increasingly contributing to both industrial production and everyday life.
Japan Revises Certification Rules For Concrete Products
Japan has revised JIS Q 1012, the certification guideline used for concrete products carrying the JIS Mark, aligning it with related standards and introducing changes that simplify factory quality management and allow digital documentation.
Quality Council Of The Czech Republic Publishes Newsletter Reviewing Quality Initiatives From 2025
The Quality Council of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) have published a newsletter summarizing the main activities carried out in 2025 to support quality, innovation, and responsible business practices in the country.Global News
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual.
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.
ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance
The ISO/IEC 42119 series sets out a new international framework for testing and assuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with one document now published and several further parts under development.
ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,
