How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious

As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.

Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected

Over 50 experts from more than 40 countries met in Paris from March 31 to April 4 to advance the revision of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management systems standard.

Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards

Foundation FSSC will host its upcoming summit in Chennai, India on April 25, 2025, under the theme "Building Global Trust with Social Management System Standards."

Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade

A record 1,334 technical regulations were reported by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries in the first quarter of 2025—the highest ever for a single quarter.

Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps

Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.

IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 9 of IAF ML 4:2025,

IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.

BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards

BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.

RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.

Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme

The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.

ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.

SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.