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

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

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.

Minsk Hosts International Forum on Quality and Competitiveness

The international forum "Quality in Everything - The Key to Competitiveness and State Prosperity" opened in Minsk on November 27, 2024.

Russian Forest Industry Switches to National Certification System Following Sanctions

The Russian Institute of Standardization has announced that forest industry companies are transitioning to the National Forest Certification System (NSFC) following the suspension of international FSC certificates in 2022.

Russian Standardization Institute Marks 100 Years with Centennial Conference

The Russian Standardization Institute hosted the 2nd Scientific and Practical Conference, "Standardization – Trajectory of Science" on December 17–19, 2024, in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).

FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026. 

SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,

ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001. 

Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment

ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.

EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling

The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.

IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2

IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.

Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off

The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.

ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.