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Russian Journal’s New Issue Spotlights Ecosystem of Standardization Launch
Russian Journal’s New Issue Spotlights Ecosystem of Standardization Launch
The latest issue of the Russian Institute of Standardization (RST)  journal highlights the launch of the Ecosystem of Standardization, now registered in Russia’s National Scientific and Technological Infrastructure database (CKP RF).
Russia Now Requires Local Representative for Foreign Medical Device Registration
Russia Now Requires Local Representative for Foreign Medical Device Registration
Foreign manufacturers with medical devices registered in Russia must appoint a Russian Authorized Representative (RUS REP) or update existing representative details by August 31, 2025.
Applications Open for Russia’s 2025 Standardizer of the Year Award
Applications Open for Russia’s 2025 Standardizer of the Year Award
The application period has begun for the seventh annual Standardizer of the Year award, 
Tula Gingerbread Earns National Certification for Quality Standards
Tula Gingerbread Earns National Certification for Quality Standards
The famous Tula gingerbread, known locally as Tula pryanik, has been officially certified under Russia’s National Certification System, confirming it meets national quality standards.
Russian Institute of Standardization Launches Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use
Russian Institute of Standardization Launches Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use
The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use to support digital transformation in standard development.
TD Yarmarka Earns Russian NSS Management System Certification
TD Yarmarka Earns Russian NSS Management System Certification
TD Yarmarka, a Russian food company, has successfully passed management system certification under the National Certification System (NSS), overseen by the Russian Institute for Standardization.
New International Technical Committee MTC 564 to Manage Product Life Cycles Across Eurasian States
New International Technical Committee MTC 564 to Manage Product Life Cycles Across Eurasian States
A new interstate technical committee, MTC 564, was established to oversee the complete life cycle management of products.
Preparations for 2025 Best EASC Standardizer Award Begin with First Meeting
Preparations for 2025 Best EASC Standardizer Award Begin with First Meeting
On February 12, 2025, the Euro-Asian Council for Standardization (EASC) commenced preparations for the "Best EASC Standardizer" award.
Russia Expands List of Products Requiring "Honest Sign" Marking in 2025
Russia Expands List of Products Requiring "Honest Sign" Marking in 2025
Russia is expanding its mandatory product marking system, "Honest Sign," with two batches of products in 2025.
Capture the Impact of Standards: Russia Launches Nationwide Photo Contest
Capture the Impact of Standards: Russia Launches Nationwide Photo Contest
The Russian Institute of Standardization has announced the All-Russian photo contest "Beauty of Standardization," inviting citizens to showcase how standards influence daily life.
New Qualification Center Opens to Ensure Russian Standardization Experts Meet the Mark
New Qualification Center Opens to Ensure Russian Standardization Experts Meet the Mark
The Russian Institute of Standardization has launched a Qualification Assessment Center for specialists in standardization and technical regulation.
New IEC Report and Three-Part Guide on SMART Standards Available in Russian
New IEC Report and Three-Part Guide on SMART Standards Available in Russian
The Russian Standardization Institute has published a new report by IEC, “SMART Standards from the Perspective of Market and Industry”, along with a three-part guide on working with SMART standards.

Global News

Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.
IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits
IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits
IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.
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