Milestone for Ecuadorian Standardization: INEN Celebrates 55 Years of Quality and Safety

The Ecuadorian Standardization Service (INEN) marked its 55th anniversary,

Ceasa Paraná Awarded Bronze ABNT Seal for Combating Violence Against Women

Ceasa Paraná, the public company that manages wholesale food supply centers in the state of Paraná,

Inmetro Sets Mandatory Footwear Labeling to Fight Piracy and Protect Consumers

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No. 459 of August 19, 2025, requiring all footwear sold in Brazil to carry standardized labels.

BIS Reviews Strategic Roadmap for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Standardization

The Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) brought together over 400 participants for a consultation on biodiversity and ecosystem standardization.

Mansa Police Station in Gujarat Awarded National Service Quality Management System Certificate

The Mansa Police Station in Gandhinagar district, part of the state capital region of Gujarat,

NEN Explores Committee On Privacy By Design And Consumer Protection

NEN, the Dutch national standards body, is considering creating a standards committee on privacy by design and consumer protection.

First Medical Biobank Accreditation in Netherlands Underway as RvA Prepares for EA Evaluation

The first medical biobank in the Netherlands has applied for accreditation under ISO 20387.

KATS Opens Consultation on Three New GR Certification Standards for Recycled Precious Metals

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has released three draft standards for GR certification covering recycled platinum, palladium, and rhodium.

TÜRKAK Finalizes Transition of Medical Laboratories to Latest ISO 15189 Standard

TÜRKAK has successfully completed the transition of 63 medical laboratories in Turkey to the revised TS EN ISO 15189:2023 standard.

BSI to Govern Standards for UK Energy System Digitalization

The British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK’s national standards body,

First Revised FSC Risk Assessment Released for Romania

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released the first revised Risk Assessment for Romania, which became effective on August 28, 2025.

Slavmed Medical Center First in South Caucasus to Earn ISO 7101:2023 Certification

Slavmed Medical Center in Yerevan, Armenia has become the first healthcare provider in the South Caucasus to receive certification for ISO 7101:2023,