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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).
Inmetro Adds New Brands and Models to 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program Table
Inmetro Adds New Brands and Models to 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program Table
Inmetro has updated the 2024 Brazilian Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV) table.
Inmetro Approves Automatic Weighing System for Brazilian Highways
Inmetro Approves Automatic Weighing System for Brazilian Highways
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has approved a new model of an automatic weighing system for moving road vehicles in Brazil.
Brazil Adapts Global AI Standard Targeting Bias and Ethical Decision-Making
Brazil Adapts Global AI Standard Targeting Bias and Ethical Decision-Making
Brazil has introduced a new standard, ABNT ISO/IEC TR 24027:2024, which focuses on addressing bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and decision-making processes.
Stronger Sustainability Requirements Rolled Out for Brazilian Tourism
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
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 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
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
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 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
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.

Global News

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
 
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,
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