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SQF Institute Names Finalists for 2026 Excellence Awards
The SQF Institute has announced six finalists for its 2026 SQF Excellence Awards, recognizing professionals who advance food safety through auditing and site leadership under the Safe Quality Food program.
France Qualité Launches Project Group to Develop White Paper on Integrated CSR
France Qualité, a French association that promotes quality management and organizational performance,
ANSI And BSB Introduce ANSI Bharat Compliance Platform For Indian Market
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and BSB Edge, a compliance technology company serving regulated industries in India,
UNI Opens 20th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award with February 26 Deadline
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has launched the 20th edition of the Paolo Scolari Award (Premio Paolo Scolari),
China Releases Standard for Zero Carbon Restaurant Construction and Operation
A new voluntary group standard for zero carbon restaurants has been officially released in China, providing technical requirements for their construction and operation.
ENAC Grants First Accreditations for EU ETS 2 Emissions Trading Regime
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) has granted the first accreditations for verifiers under the upcoming EU ETS 2 emissions trading regime, which will apply to buildings, road transport, and other sectors.
PT Adi Askara Bumi Earns Management System Certification Body Accreditation
PT Adi Askara Bumi, the internal certification body of the Pertamina Group, Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, has been accredited as a Man. Sys. Certification Body by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN).
Peru Leads APEC Study on 13 Good Practices in Circular Economy Policies
A study led by Peru under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) framework has assessed 13 good practices related to circular economy policies and their use of quality infrastructure services.
BIS Invites Indian Experts to Shape ISO Environmental Standards Review
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched the systematic review of 12 environmental standards, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian experts to help shape the country’s position in this international process.
Europe Develops Standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is developing a new standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to align how producer responsibility systems are applied across EU countries and reduce barriers for companies operating in multiple markets.
SIST Invites Entrepreneurs to Free Seminar on Using Standards for Market Entry
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is hosting a free seminar to help entrepreneurs place products on the market with fewer risks and fewer barriers.
Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions
Pivovarna Laško Union has been named ESG Champion of Slovenia 2025 and has also received a five star Green Star certificate, two national recognitions linked to its sustainability performance.Global News
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).
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT
The new ISO/IEC 27404:2025 standard has been released,
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
