FDA Issues New Guidance On Food Traceability Rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance to help companies comply with its Food Traceability Rule, clarifying how the requirements apply across the food supply chain.

COSA Method Certification Debuts with CSQA as First Authorized Body

A new COSA Method certification has been introduced to measure and strengthen food safety culture in agri-food companies.

SQF Institute Names Finalists for 2026 Excellence Awards

The SQF Institute has announced six finalists for its 2026 SQF Excellence Awards, recognizing professionals who advance food safety through auditing and site leadership under the Safe Quality Food program.

France Launches Work On National Anti Food Waste Label For Agrifood Companies

France has launched work on a new reference framework for the National Anti Food Waste Label aimed at agrifood companies, extending a state-backed scheme created under the AGEC law to reduce food waste across the supply chain.

Thailand Establishes National Halal Food Standard Across Entire Food Chain

Thailand has formally established a national Halal food standard that applies to the entire food chain, from raw material acceptance to food service.

FSSC 22000 Licenses Terminated for SLSI and KMR

The Foundation FSSC has terminated FSSC 22000 license agreements with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and Korea Management Registrar, Inc., (KMR) under its sanction policy.

How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a nonprofit association focused on food safety and regulatory collaboration, offers a national Retail HACCP Plan Review Service to help streamline approvals of specialized food processes.

NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision

Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.

ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework

FSSC Terminates KEBS License Agreement Under Sanction Policy

The Foundation FSSC has terminated the FSSC 22000 license agreement of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), effective January 12, 2026, under its sanction rules.

European Accreditation Publishes Policy on Geographical Indications PDO, PGI and TSG

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has published a new policy EA-3/02, setting out how certification bodies for geographical indications are accredited,

Croatia to Host 19th Food Safety and Quality Conference in 2026

The 19th Conference on Food Safety and Quality will be held from May 11 to May 13, 2026,

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,

First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.

Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard

A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.

ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable

The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,

Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 

Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,

Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,

GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard

The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.

ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.

ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper

A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.

CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum

Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024

The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements.