Inacal Creates New Technical Committee to Improve Health Sector Management in Peru

The National Institute for Quality (Inacal) in Peru has launched a new Technical Standardization Committee focused on the management of healthcare organizations.

Indonesia Makes Halal Certification Compulsory for Imported Food and Beverages by 2026

Starting October 17, 2026, Indonesia will require halal certification for imported food and beverages,

First in Scotland: NHS Tayside Audiology Accredited Under IQIPS Standard

NHS Tayside’s Audiology Department has become the first in Scotland to achieve accreditation under the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) standard from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Medsalv Achieves ISO 13485 Certification in New Zealand and Australia

Medsalv, a healthcare company specializing in remanufacturing single-use medical devices, has achieved certification to ISO 13485 across both New Zealand and Australia. 

Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189

All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,

First Medical Biobank Accreditation in Netherlands Underway as RvA Prepares for EA Evaluation

The first medical biobank in the Netherlands has applied for accreditation under ISO 20387.

TÜRKAK Finalizes Transition of Medical Laboratories to Latest ISO 15189 Standard

TÜRKAK has successfully completed the transition of 63 medical laboratories in Turkey to the revised TS EN ISO 15189:2023 standard.

Slavmed Medical Center First in South Caucasus to Earn ISO 7101:2023 Certification

Slavmed Medical Center in Yerevan, Armenia has become the first healthcare provider in the South Caucasus to receive certification for ISO 7101:2023,

Hong Ngoc Hospital Gene Center Accredited to ISO 15189 for Medical Labs

The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has accredited the Gene Center at Hong Ngoc General Hospital - Phuc Truong Minh under ISO 15189,

DAkkS Completes ISO 15189 Transition With All Medical Labs in Germany Retaining Accreditation

The Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), Germany’s national accreditation body, has successfully completed the nationwide changeover to the revised DIN EN ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.

FDA Shift to ISO 13485 Makes Live Quality Management System Essential for Medical Devices

Starting February 2, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will align its Quality System Regulation with ISO 13485:2016, making it the foundation for all medical device market submissions.

NATA Publishes Biobanking Guide to Strengthen Trust in Stored Biological Materials

The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has released a new Biobanking Industry Guide to help organizations understand the importance of accreditation in maintaining reliable, high-quality biological materials for long-term research and data use.