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New Zealand GAP Scheme Granted IFA v6 Smart Recognition for Fruit and Vegetables
New Zealand GAP has been officially benchmarked equivalent to GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 Smart for fruit and vegetables, effective April 7, 2025.
Montenegro Opens Refund Call for Organic Certification and Control Costs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro has announced a public call to refund costs related to control and certification in organic production for this year, with a total of 170,000 euros allocated.
NEN Considers Withdrawing Dairy Contamination Standard Due to Limited Use in Industry
The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN is consulting stakeholders on the possible withdrawal of NEN 6820, a national standard for detecting unwanted contamination in long-life liquid milk products.
Tanzania Aligns New Pepper Standard With Codex Food Safety Limits
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has issued a new national standard for black and white pepper, covering both whole and ground forms. The standard, announced on April 8, sets clear safety, quality, and labeling rules in line with international benchmarks.
FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to transfer most routine food safety inspections to state-level agencies, a move that could reshape how food safety is monitored across the country.
Tula Gingerbread Earns National Certification for Quality Standards
The famous Tula gingerbread, known locally as Tula pryanik, has been officially certified under Russia’s National Certification System, confirming it meets national quality standards.
Argentina Updates Food Code, Including Precise Rules for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Argentina has introduced three updates to its Food Code through joint resolutions published in the Official Gazette.
Fojnica Potato Gains Protected Status for Geographic Origin
The Fojnica Potato has officially been registered with a geographic indication, confirming its identity and market value.
Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin
The Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP, a product with a geographical label of origin from a famous growing area in Sicily, is rolling out a mandatory Digital Passport and updated Control Plan for all producers starting next harvest season.
Ukraine Issues Organic Food Labeling Requirements
Ukraine’s State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) has introduced new labeling rules for domestically produced organic food.
China Updates National Rules for Labeling Prepackaged Food
China has issued a revised version of its national standard GB 7718–2025 for labeling prepackaged food, which will take effect on March 16, 2027, following a two-year transition period.
Authentic Honey Guaranteed Under New Italian Standard Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
A new Italian standard aims to expose food fraud in honey by identifying added sugars using advanced technology.Global News
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.
BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,
New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework
ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.
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 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
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
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.
