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HZN And CROLAB Publish New E-Newsletters With Updates From Standards And Laboratories
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Association of Croatian Laboratories CROLAB have published new editions of their electronic newsletters,
NEN Nearing Full Shift To Digital Standards In February 2026
From February 1, 2026, NEN, the Netherlands’ national standards body, will supply its standards only in digital form, ending the sale of printed standards.
NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision
Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.
China Unveils Climate Disclosure Framework for Companies
China has introduced a new national framework to guide how companies disclose climate-related information, marking a clear step toward broader and eventually mandatory climate reporting.
Made Green in Italy Opens New Application Window in January 2026
Italy has opened a new application window for the Made Green in Italy scheme, allowing companies to apply for support for product environmental footprint projects from January 12 to January 26, 2026.
Canada Sets CSA Z14090 Climate Adaptation Standard Based On ISO 14090
Canada has a new standard, CSA Z14090:25, designed to help organizations address climate change risks.
Inacal Shares Tips to Avoid Fraudulent ISO Certificates
Peru’s National Institute for Quality (Instituto Nacional de Calidad, Inacal) has issued recommendations to help organizations avoid fraudulent ISO management system certificates,
ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework
Australia Opens Nominations for 2026 Standards Awards
Standards Australia (SA) has opened nominations for the 2026 Standards Awards, marking the start of the next edition of its long-running program that recognizes collaboration and innovation in standards development.
National Program Czech Quality Newsletter Reviews 2025 Activities and New Quality Labels
The National Program Czech Quality, a government-backed initiative of the Czech Republic,
Circular Economy Roadmap: Peru Mexico and Colombia Join Forces on Packaging Plastics and Tourism Standards
Peru, Mexico, and Colombia are jointly developing a standardization roadmap to support the circular economy in the packaging, plastics, and tourism sectors.
FSSC Terminates KEBS License Agreement Under Sanction Policy
The Foundation FSSC has terminated the FSSC 22000 license agreement of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), effective January 12, 2026, under its sanction rules.Global News
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
