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Raise a Glass: Cordón Blanco Winery Secures First Tandil Geographical Indication
Raise a Glass: Cordón Blanco Winery Secures First Tandil Geographical Indication
Cordón Blanco Winery is the first to obtain the Tandil Geographical Indication (IG), highlighting the unique qualities of its wines.
IFHAB Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Halal Standards and Integration
IFHAB Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Halal Standards and Integration
Saudi Arabia hosted the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Forum for Halal Accreditation Bodies (IFHAB) on December 18, 2024, in Makkah.
FDA Overhauls ‘Healthy’ Food Labeling with Stricter Criteria
FDA Overhauls ‘Healthy’ Food Labeling with Stricter Criteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule updating the criteria for the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packaging.
Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport
Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport
Modica PGI Chocolate has introduced a QR Code-based digital passport, further enhancing transparency and consumer engagement.
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
Dr. Oetker, a well-known food manufacturer specializing in baking and dessert products, has obtained Halal certification for 26 of its products manufactured in Hungary.
€132 Million Allocated to Promote Sustainable Agri-Food Products from the EU
€132 Million Allocated to Promote Sustainable Agri-Food Products from the EU
The European Commission has allocated €132 million to promote sustainable and high-quality agri-food products from the European Union (EU) and expand their global market presence.
Italy Launches First Specifications for Animal Welfare, Making SQNBA Fully Certifiable Framework
Italy Launches First Specifications for Animal Welfare, Making SQNBA Fully Certifiable Framework
Italy has launched the first five technical specifications of the National Animal Welfare Quality System (SQNBA), focusing on beef cattle, dairy cattle, and free-range pigs.
Republika Srpska Opens Public Consultation on Organic Production Law
Republika Srpska Opens Public Consultation on Organic Production Law
The Organic Production Law Draft in Republika Srpska has entered a 90-day public consultation period.
Mongolia Seeks Public Comments on Draft Sea Buckthorn Oil Standard
Mongolia Seeks Public Comments on Draft Sea Buckthorn Oil Standard
The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM) has prepared the draft of MNS 0783:2024, a general standard for sea buckthorn oil.
Public Input Sought for French Eco-Design Standard Aimed at Helping Producers Go Green
Public Input Sought for French Eco-Design Standard Aimed at Helping Producers Go Green
France is seeking public input for the revision of the AFNOR standard NF X30-264, which aims to equip companies with the necessary tools to implement effective eco-design strategies.
Southern Serbia Specialty Leskovačka Ljutenica Earns International Recognition
Southern Serbia Specialty Leskovačka Ljutenica Earns International Recognition
Leskovačka ljutenica, a traditional spicy vegetable relish from southern Serbia, has been officially certified and registered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva.
Confectionery Kraš Captures Triple Recertification for Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management
Confectionery Kraš Captures Triple Recertification for Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management
Kraš d.d., a prominent Croatian confectionery company, has successfully achieved triple recertification through Quality Austria Adriatic.

Global News

ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
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