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Inacal Seeks Experts for Calibration Laboratories and Expands Accreditation Scope
Inacal Seeks Experts for Calibration Laboratories and Expands Accreditation Scope
Inacal, Peru’s national quality institute, has launched a call for technical experts for calibration laboratories in ionizing radiation and expanded the scope of its accreditation activities.
Inacal Shares Tips to Avoid Fraudulent ISO Certificates
Inacal Shares Tips to Avoid Fraudulent ISO Certificates
Peru’s National Institute for Quality (Instituto Nacional de Calidad, Inacal) has issued recommendations to help organizations avoid fraudulent ISO management system certificates, 
Circular Economy Roadmap: Peru Mexico and Colombia Join Forces on Packaging Plastics and Tourism Standards
Circular Economy Roadmap: Peru Mexico and Colombia Join Forces on Packaging Plastics and Tourism Standards
Peru, Mexico, and Colombia are jointly developing a standardization roadmap to support the circular economy in the packaging, plastics, and tourism sectors.
Inacal Accredits 39 Public Conformity Assessment Bodies to Improve State Service Quality
Inacal Accredits 39 Public Conformity Assessment Bodies to Improve State Service Quality
Peru’s National Quality Institute (Inacal) has accredited 39 public-sector conformity-assessment bodies to strengthen the quality, safety and reliability of state services nationwide.
Peru Hosts ISO/TC 176 Plenary and Quality Forum for Small Enterprises
Peru Hosts ISO/TC 176 Plenary and Quality Forum for Small Enterprises
Peru has become a global meeting point for quality management this week,
Five New Standards to Strengthen Digital Security, Beverage Industry and Strategic Sectors in Peru
Five New Standards to Strengthen Digital Security, Beverage Industry and Strategic Sectors in Peru
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved five new Peruvian Technical Standards (NTP) to
Inacal Creates New Technical Committee to Improve Health Sector Management in Peru
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.
FSC Opens Consultation on Safeguards for Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in Peru
FSC Opens Consultation on Safeguards for Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in Peru
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on a draft Advice Note for Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and in Initial Contact (IPVIIC) in Peru.
Inacal to Launch Mobile Metrology Labs in Key Regions of Peru
Inacal to Launch Mobile Metrology Labs in Key Regions of Peru
The Instituto Nacional de Calidad (Inacal) will roll out up to three mobile metrology laboratories to meet the rising demand for calibration services across Peru.
Calidad Bulletin August Edition Features Standards Olympiad Medal and  Mobile Lab
Calidad Bulletin August Edition Features Standards Olympiad Medal and Mobile Lab
The August 2025 edition of Calidad, the digital bulletin of Peru’s national quality institute, Inacal, highlights
Peru Defines National Standard for Andean Cheese
Peru Defines National Standard for Andean Cheese
The National Institute for Quality (Inacal) has approved the Peruvian Technical Standard NTP 105.004:2024 for regional cheeses, setting strict requirements for the production of Andean cheese.
UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar
UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar
Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.

Global News

Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual. 
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.
ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance
ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance
The ISO/IEC 42119 series sets out a new international framework for testing and assuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with one document now published and several further parts under development.
ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage
ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,
Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications
Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications
BRCGS has opened applications for a new Technical Working Group to support the development of Issue 10 of the Global Standard Food Safety.
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