Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards

Bosnia’s National Technical Working Group (NTWG) is working to create National Interpretative Guidelines (NIG) for GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.

Safe Food Australia Guide Covers All Aspects of Food Safety

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published Safe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards,

EDQM Updates Guidelines for Food Contact Metals and Alloys

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has revised its 2013 guidelines on metals and alloys used in food contact materials.

Herzegovinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gains PDO Status

Herzegovina’s extra virgin olive oil has officially received Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.

Oleificio Zucchi Becomes First Company to Achieve 'Made Green in Italy' Certification

Oleificio Zucchi has made history as the first company to receive the "Made Green in Italy" voluntary certification for its olive oil.

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.

New Food Standards in Serbia Target Harmful Contaminants

Serbia has introduced new food quality standards, based on the rulebook published on August 30,

BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Earns GFSI Benchmark Recognition

BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 has officially been recognized under

New Version of IFS Broker 3.2 Released in 2024

The International Featured Standards (IFS) rolled out version 3.2 of the IFS Broker in February 2024, making it a must-know update for food brokers, agents, and importers.

Two GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurance Standards Achieve GFSI Benchmark Recognition

In a move that’s sure to make fish and veggies sleep easier at night, two GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Programmes have just gotten a major thumbs-up:

Majevica Honey Set to Receive Geographic Protection by Year-End

It’s not every day that honey makes headlines, but this isn’t just any honey. By the end of this year, Majevica honey, a beloved product from the Majevica region, is expected to receive official geographic protection.

Competition for implementing ISO 9001 ISO 22000 and HACCP of Strong Alcoholic Beverage Producers in Vojvodina

The competition is open to legal entities and entrepreneurs based in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina.

International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI

International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.

ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation

The revision of ISO 14001 has recently entered its Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, and the updated standard is scheduled for publication in April 2026.

ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release

The revision of ISO/IEC 17020, the international standard for inspection bodies, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and is now in its final global voting phase.

VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released the first edition of Product Compliance Volume 2 as a draft edition, focused on safety and conformity requirements across the automotive supply chain, and opened it for industry feedback until February 21, 2026.

ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.

EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme

EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.

IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.

IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.

Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.

ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,

First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched

The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round

Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.