Inmetro Celebrates 51 Years with Documentary Screening and 2024 Retrospective

On December 11, Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) marked its 51st anniversary with a special event featuring the documentary In the Blink of an Eye and a review of its 2024 initiatives.

Brazil Introduces Landmark Standard to Curb Forest Fires

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched ABNT NBR 17190:2024, the nation's first standard dedicated to forest fire protection.

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.

Raise a Glass: Cordón Blanco Winery Secures First Tandil Geographical Indication

Cordón Blanco Winery is the first to obtain the Tandil Geographical Indication (IG), highlighting the unique qualities of its wines.

Inmetro Advances Discussions for “Green Seal” Certification Program

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) is progressing with plans to implement the "Green Seal Brasil" certification program, created by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC).

New Brazilian Standard Ensures Pet-Friendly Tourism for Dogs and Cats

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has introduced a new standard which provides requirements and recommendations for safety, health, and well-being in pet-friendly accommodation.

Inmetro Modernizes Accreditation for Forensics and Doping Control in Humans and Equines

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has introduced a flexible scope system to modernize laboratory accreditation and expand technical competencies.

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.

Brazil Becomes First to Set Quality Standards for Aluminum Cans

Brazil has become the first country in the world to establish a technical quality standard for aluminum beverage cans.

Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation

Representatives of Brazilian and Chinese standardization bodies signed a cooperation agreement in São Paulo on November 7.

Brazil Adapts Three International Standards for Circular Economy

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has introduced three standards to support the circular economy.

Inmetro Strengthens Quality Infrastructure in Piauí Under ProdIQ Program

Inmetro officials visited the state of Piauí’s capital, Teresina, as part of the Regional Program for the Development of Quality Infrastructure (ProdIQ).

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. 

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.