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Stronger Sustainability Requirements Rolled Out for Brazilian Tourism
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has updated its tourism guidelines to enforce stricter sustainability measures.
Brazil Revises Requirements for Quality Management Systems
ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas has revised its requirements for quality management systems to improve industry standards and align with evolving best practices.
Inmetro Publishes Third Update to 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program
Inmetro has released the third update to its 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV), refining fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars sold in Brazil.
New Standard Helps Tackle Brazil’s Housing Shortage with Faster Construction
The revised ABNT NBR 17073 standard is set to play a key role in addressing Brazil’s housing deficit by expanding the use of lightweight modular panels in civil construction.
Brazil's Paraná Adopts Good Practices Seal to Combat Violence Against Women
Paraná, a state in Brazil, has officially adopted the "Seal of Good Practices in Combating Violence Against Women."
Inmetro Advances in Quantum Measurement for Resistors, Calibration Fully Shifted to Brazil
Inmetro announced it has advanced its quantum methods for measuring standard resistors, making it possible to perform all calibrations in Brazil.
Salvador Becomes the First Brazilian Capital to Certify Sustainability Indicators
The capital of Bahia, Salvador, received a certificate from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) for its compliance with urban services, quality of life, and smart city indicators.
Brazil Updates Environmental Management Standard
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released a new amendment to its environmental management systems standard.
Inmetro Accredits First Lab in Brazil's Northern Region
Inmetro has accredited the Laboratory of Product Testing (LabEP) at the University of the State of Amazonas (UEA).
Inmetro Strengthens Infrastructure Program in the North and Northeast Regions of Brazil
Inmetro is focusing its quality infrastructure program to support universities and institutes in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions.
Brazil Launches New Food Safety Management Systems Guide
Brazil has stepped up its commitment to food safety with the release of a new guide for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on ISO 22000.
Inmetro’s Organic Analysis Laboratory Successfully Passes International Review
Inmetro’s Organic Analysis Laboratory (Labor) recently passed an international peer review, carried out by a researcher from the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA).Global News
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
