IQTIG Updates List of Healthcare Certificates and Quality Seals for German Federal Hospital Atlas

The Institute for Quality Assurance and Transparency in Healthcare (IQTIG) has published an updated list of certificates and quality seals for inpatient healthcare providers.

ABNT Launches ISO 7101 to Advance Quality in Health Organizations

The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has officially launched the Brazilian version of ISO 7101,

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.

FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.

CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.

July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C

GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that

ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing

Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.

Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.

PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.

ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships

ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.

Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,

New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework

ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.