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ENAC Passes OECD Good Laboratory Practice Assessment With No Deviations
The National Accreditation Body of Spain (ENAC) has passed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) assessment of its Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) oversight programs with no deviations.
Standards Watch Issue 23 Highlights Safer Sustainable Plastic Packaging
The 23rd edition of the Standards Watch video series explains how plastic packaging can be made safer and more sustainable.
Germany Releases First Safety Standard for Plug-In Solar Devices
The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) will publish the world’s first product standard for plug-in solar devices in December 2025, giving
Mexico Recognizes MDSAP as Equivalent to National Medical Device GMP
Mexico has issued a new interpretation rule for the NOM-241-SSA1-2025 standard on good manufacturing practices (GMP) for medical devices, confirming that
Korea Forms National Council To Drive Automotive SDV Standards
Korea has formed a national council to advance software-defined vehicle (SDV) standards, a step meant to strengthen the country’s future position in the automotive sector.
You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: November Episode Highlights Trust in Quality Brands
The November episode of You Can’t Replace Czech Quality series explains why Czech quality remains a trusted sign of reliable products and services.
INEN and UASB Invite Public to Join International Quality Congresses
The Ecuadorian Standardization Service (INEN) and the Andean University Simón Bolívar (UASB) are inviting participants to the XVI International Quality Congress and the VII Integrated Quality Congress,
Inacal Accredits 39 Public Conformity Assessment Bodies to Improve State Service Quality
Peru’s National Quality Institute (Inacal) has accredited 39 public-sector conformity-assessment bodies to strengthen the quality, safety and reliability of state services nationwide.
Danish Version of European Standard EN 45560 Brings Circularity Into Product Design
Denmark has published DS/EN 45560, its national version of the European circular product design standard, giving companies a practical way to integrate circularity into product development from the start.
Quality Week 2025 Shows How UKAS Strengthens Its Culture of Quality
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) marked World Quality Week 2025 by reflecting on what quality means across the organisation and how the theme Quality:Think Differently links to its everyday work.
Dutch In Vitro Standards Committee Presents Broad Agenda for New Laboratory Standards
The Dutch In Vitro Diagnostics Standards Committee is driving a wide range of international work on new laboratory and diagnostic standards, reflecting the rapid rise of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and smarter testing systems.
India Seeks Comments on Draft ISO Standards for Safe and Consistent Sludge Management
The Bureau of Indian Standards, through its Environment and Ecology Department, has invited experts to review two Draft International Standards under ISO/TC 275,Global News
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.
NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.
