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

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

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

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

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

The August 2025 edition of Calidad, the digital bulletin of Peru’s national quality institute, Inacal, highlights

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

Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.

Celebrating a Quarter Century of Spanish in ISO Standards

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Spanish Translation Task Force (STTF) established to translate ISO standards into Spanish.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Library Now Available in Spanish

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group has proudly announced the release of the complete APG Library in Spanish, making it accessible to over 500 million people across more than 20 countries.

New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has officially announced the publication of the new FSC Standard for Peru, effective October 15, 2024.

ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment

The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure

ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.

ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT

The new ISO/IEC 27404:2025 standard has been released,

Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management

The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.

IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use

The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.

IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.

IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,

ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development

A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.

IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.

UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment

UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.

PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements

PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.

ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.