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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).
Inmetro Adds New Brands and Models to 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program Table
Inmetro has updated the 2024 Brazilian Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV) table.
Inmetro Approves Automatic Weighing System for Brazilian Highways
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has approved a new model of an automatic weighing system for moving road vehicles in Brazil.
Argentina Hosts Event to Promote U.S. and Latin American Collaboration on Petroleum Standards
The XI Edition of the Annual Meeting of the National Board of Inspection of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, held in Argentina, highlighted the importance of industrial standards in the petroleum sector.
Brazil Adapts Global AI Standard Targeting Bias and Ethical Decision-Making
Brazil has introduced a new standard, ABNT ISO/IEC TR 24027:2024, which focuses on addressing bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and decision-making processes.
Stronger Sustainability Requirements Rolled Out for Brazilian Tourism
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has updated its tourism guidelines to enforce stricter sustainability measures.
Brazil Revises Requirements for Quality Management Systems
ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas has revised its requirements for quality management systems to improve industry standards and align with evolving best practices.
Inmetro Publishes Third Update to 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program
Inmetro has released the third update to its 2024 Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV), refining fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars sold in Brazil.
New Standard Helps Tackle Brazil’s Housing Shortage with Faster Construction
The revised ABNT NBR 17073 standard is set to play a key role in addressing Brazil’s housing deficit by expanding the use of lightweight modular panels in civil construction.Global News
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
