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GLOBALG.A.P. Tool Aims To Ease Shift From HPSS To IFA Certification
GLOBALG.A.P. Tool Aims To Ease Shift From HPSS To IFA Certification
GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a transition tool to help producers expand their certification from the Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS) to the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard, as buyer requirements in North America increasingly extend beyond food safety alone.
Market Surveillance, Child Protection And Transport Emissions In New UNE Magazine
Market Surveillance, Child Protection And Transport Emissions In New UNE Magazine
The February 2026 issue of UNE Magazine centers on the Fifth Annual Report of the Market Surveillance Observatory,
FDA Issues New Guidance On Food Traceability Rule
FDA Issues New Guidance On Food Traceability Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance to help companies comply with its Food Traceability Rule, clarifying how the requirements apply across the food supply chain.
Standard Norway Hosts Consultation On ISO 29501 And ISO 29502 Draft Standards
Standard Norway Hosts Consultation On ISO 29501 And ISO 29502 Draft Standards
Standard Norway (SN) will hold an open consultation meeting on March 4 to present and gather feedback on two draft international standards that define requirements and conformity assessment rules for operating management systems.
NATA Opens Revised ISO 17025 Legal And Forensic Appendix For Public Comment
NATA Opens Revised ISO 17025 Legal And Forensic Appendix For Public Comment
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has opened public consultation on a revised appendix to its ISO/IEC 17025 application document for legal and forensic science laboratories, with comments due by March 17, 2026.
Hoan My International Hospital Laboratory Earns ISO 15189 Accreditation
Hoan My International Hospital Laboratory Earns ISO 15189 Accreditation
The medical laboratory of Hoan My International Hospital has received ISO 15189:2022 accreditation from the National Accreditation Bureau (BoA),
NIST Announces 2025 Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients
NIST Announces 2025 Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients
Two U.S. health care organizations have been selected to receive the 2025 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s only presidential honor for performance excellence. 
Austrian And Romanian Accreditation Bodies Retain EA MLA Status
Austrian And Romanian Accreditation Bodies Retain EA MLA Status
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has confirmed that Accreditation Austria (AA) and the Romanian Accreditation Association (RENAR) will remain signatories to the EA Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA) following their latest peer evaluations.
Australia Set To Enforce New Cybersecurity Rules For Smart Devices
Australia Set To Enforce New Cybersecurity Rules For Smart Devices
Australia will begin enforcing new mandatory cybersecurity requirements for consumer smart devices on March 4, 2026, as the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 take effect.
Cybersecurity In Healthcare And AI Standards Headline February Issue Of PKN News
Cybersecurity In Healthcare And AI Standards Headline February Issue Of PKN News
The February 2026 issue of PKN News (Wiadomości PKN), published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN), focuses on cybersecurity in healthcare and international standards for artificial intelligence.
Japan Updates Water Protection Standard For Electrical Products And Aligns With IEC 60529
Japan Updates Water Protection Standard For Electrical Products And Aligns With IEC 60529
Japan has revised its national standard for the IP Code, the rating system that shows how well electrical products are protected against contact, dust, and water,
RvA Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation To Confirm MLA Status Under ISO 17011
RvA Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation To Confirm MLA Status Under ISO 17011
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has completed iits 2025 peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), a review that determines whether it can remain a signatory to the EA Multilateral Agreement.

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New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision
New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision
ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.
New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems
New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems
To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.
New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.
The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,
IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6
IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6
Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.
GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee
GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.
New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC
New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.
New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints
New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints
Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?
IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards
IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.
CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’
CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.
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