Lightwall Receives Brazil’s First Environmental Label for Construction System

Lightwall Brasil has become the first company in the country to receive an Environmental Label for a construction system from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).

Swedac Expands Rules on Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons

Swedac, Sweden’s national accreditation body, has updated its policy governing how accredited bodies participate in proficiency testing (PT) and interlaboratory comparisons (ILC).

Latest Issue of Revista UNE Highlights How Standards Fuel Spain’s Economy and Innovation

The September edition of Revista UNE, the official magazine of the Asociación Española de Normalización (UNE),

VILAS Marks 30 Years as Vietnam’s Laboratory Accreditation Program

Vietnam’s VILAS (Vietnam Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) marks 30 years since its establishment,

Discussion Outlines Priorities of Ambitious Russian 2026 Standardization Program

The draft of Russia’s National Standardization Program for 2026 (PNS-2026) was discussed at an expanded meeting of the

Disaster Resilience Standards Featured in BIS Standards Watch 21

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 21 of its Standards Watch series,

Learn All About U.S. Standards Strategy: ANSI and CSIS Hosting a Free Panel

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will hold a public event on October 17 to discuss the upcoming 2025 U.S. Standards Strategy,

RvA Meets ISO 17011 Requirement with 2025 Impartiality Consultation

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) held its 2025 impartiality consultation on July 7,

NEN 8992 Supplementary Standard Streamlines Geotechnical Testing in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published NEN 8992, a supplementary national standard that consolidates additional Dutch requirements for geotechnical laboratory tests.

APEC Workshop in Indonesia Strengthens SDoC Strategies for Textile Trade

The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) hosted the APEC Workshop on Market Compliance Mechanism for Self-Declaration of Standard Compliance (SDoC) on

Indonesia Drives Halal Food and Pharma Standards Alignment at SMIIC TC Week

Indonesia took an active role in international standardization through its participation in the 14th Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) Technical Committee Week,

NSAI Seeks Experts for New Malnutrition Committee to Support ISO 25815 Development

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting experts to join its new national committee focused on shaping standards and best practices for

Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a major revision of its foundational medical device safety standard, IEC 60601-1.

Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released IAF ID 17:2025, a new informative document that provides a framework for managing risks related to counterfeit certificates.

SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

SGS has released two new guidance resources to help organizations prepare for the upcoming revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, both scheduled for release in 2026.

Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a revised version of ISO 30500, the international standard for non-sewered sanitation systems.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.

ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications

IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.

Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review

A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956

A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.

Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust

A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.