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Vietnam Develops Draft National Standard for Safe Vegetable Production
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) is developing a national standard (TCVN) for the production and primary processing of safe vegetables.
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 22000 Revision
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened a national consultation on the proposed revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard,
Mongolia Opens Consultation on Imported Organic Product Registration Rules
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia (MOFALI) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would introduce a formal registration system for imported organic products, with comments accepted until July 6, 2026.
India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements
India has introduced a new official logo for vegan food products, with updated labeling requirements taking effect on July 1, 2027.
Norway Takes the Helm of European Feed Analysis Standards Secretariat
Standard Norway (SN) has taken over the secretariat of a European Committee for Standardization (CEN) committee responsible for feed sampling and analysis,
BRCGS Seeks Nominations for 2026 Americas Awards
Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2026 Americas, which recognize individuals and organizations that support BRCGS certification and contribute to food and product safety across the region.
USB Certification Becomes First Body Accredited by TÜRKAK for IFS and BRCGS
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the International Featured Standards (IFS) and BRCGS food safety programs to USB Certification, making it the first certification body accredited by TÜRKAK for the schemes.
Indonesia Submits List of Products Requiring Halal Certification to WTO
Indonesia has submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) an official list of product categories that require halal certification in the country.
Kwik Trip Wins IAFP Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has named Kwik Trip the recipient of its 2026 Black Pearl Award, recognizing the company's efforts to advance food safety and quality across its operations.
Call for UK Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is inviting food sector stakeholders to comment on the draft revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems.
Italy Updates Sustainable Aquaculture Rules With Stricter Traceability Requirements
Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture has updated the production specifications for the National Livestock Quality System (SQNZ) “Sustainable Aquaculture” scheme, which sets the certification requirements for participating producers.
Rhum Bologne First Distillery in Guadeloupe to Earn ISO 22000 Certification
Rhum Bologne, a rum distillery in the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe, has received ISO 22000 certification for its food safety management system, becoming the first distillery on the island to achieve the certification.Global News
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data.
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
