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ABNT and Sebrae Partner to Train 10,000 Companies in ESG Standards
ABNT and Sebrae Partner to Train 10,000 Companies in ESG Standards
ABNT and the Brazilian Support Service for Micro and Small Businesses (Sebrae) will sign an agreement in Brasília to train around 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in ESG standards. The program will support businesses across all states, including beauty salons, snack bars, and industries producing screws and plastic materials.
Inmetro’s 2025 Plan: Boosting Team Integration, Infrastructure, and Innovation
Inmetro’s 2025 Plan: Boosting Team Integration, Infrastructure, and Innovation
On January 15–16, 2025, the National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) held strategic meetings in Rio de Janeiro to assess 2024 achievements and set goals for 2025.
Inmetro and IZP Complete First Quality Control Assistant Training in Rio de Janeiro
Inmetro and IZP Complete First Quality Control Assistant Training in Rio de Janeiro
Twenty-two young individuals from Xerém, Duque de Caxias have successfully completed a Quality Control Assistant course, a collaboration between the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) and the Zeca Pagodinho Institute (IZP).
Inmetro Celebrates 51 Years with Documentary Screening and 2024 Retrospective
Inmetro Celebrates 51 Years with Documentary Screening and 2024 Retrospective
On December 11, Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) marked its 51st anniversary with a special event featuring the documentary In the Blink of an Eye and a review of its 2024 initiatives.
Brazil Introduces Landmark Standard to Curb Forest Fires
Brazil Introduces Landmark Standard to Curb Forest Fires
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched ABNT NBR 17190:2024, the nation's first standard dedicated to forest fire protection.
Inmetro Advances Discussions for “Green Seal” Certification Program
Inmetro Advances Discussions for “Green Seal” Certification Program
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) is progressing with plans to implement the "Green Seal Brasil" certification program, created by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC).
New Brazilian Standard Ensures Pet-Friendly Tourism for Dogs and Cats
New Brazilian Standard Ensures Pet-Friendly Tourism for Dogs and Cats
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has introduced a new standard which provides requirements and recommendations for safety, health, and well-being in pet-friendly accommodation.
Inmetro Modernizes Accreditation for Forensics and Doping Control in Humans and Equines
Inmetro Modernizes Accreditation for Forensics and Doping Control in Humans and Equines
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has introduced a flexible scope system to modernize laboratory accreditation and expand technical competencies.
Brazil Becomes First to Set Quality Standards for Aluminum Cans
Brazil Becomes First to Set Quality Standards for Aluminum Cans
Brazil has become the first country in the world to establish a technical quality standard for aluminum beverage cans.
Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation
Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation
Representatives of Brazilian and Chinese standardization bodies signed a cooperation agreement in São Paulo on November 7.
Brazil Adapts Three International Standards for Circular Economy
Brazil Adapts Three International Standards for Circular Economy
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has introduced three standards to support the circular economy.
Inmetro Strengthens Quality Infrastructure in Piauí Under ProdIQ Program
Inmetro Strengthens Quality Infrastructure in Piauí Under ProdIQ Program
Inmetro officials visited the state of Piauí’s capital, Teresina, as part of the Regional Program for the Development of Quality Infrastructure (ProdIQ).

Global News

ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input
ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input
A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices
Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices
An international voting and consultation phase is underway for a new standard that sets requirements for testing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical devices.
MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation
MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Chain of Custody Standard, inviting stakeholders across the seafood supply chain to provide feedback until May 30, 2026.
Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees
Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees
Food sector stakeholders who apply ISO 22000 in practice have the opportunity to influence its revision by bringing real-world experience into the process.
AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins
AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) has announced AutoCarbon,
ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data
ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14064-5, which provides guidance on how to carry out verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) data using remote techniques in digital environments.
ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage
The revision of ISO 9002 has entered the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the ISO subcommittee responsible for quality systems, advancing the project into formal consultation. 
ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 37304 to the final draft international standard (FDIS) stage.
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has published updated doctrine documents for its current standards covering food production, logistics, brokerage, and packaging materials, clarifying how certification requirements should be applied without revising the standards themselves.
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