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Campo Mourão Becomes First Mid-Sized Brazilian City to Earn Triple Smart City Certification
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) awarded Campo Mourão triple certification for sustainable, resilient, and smart cities, making it the first mid-sized municipality in Brazil to achieve the recognition.
Inacal Recertified to ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has been recertified to the 2016 edition of ISO 37001, confirming that anti-bribery controls remain in place across key metrology and technical services tied to measurement, testing, and standards activities in Peru.
Enoac 2026 Brings Together Brazil’s Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Sector
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) held the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac 2026) in Rio de Janeiro,
ABNT Launches Written Version of #ABNTTalks Podcast
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched #ABNTTalks, a new written-content format that turns podcast-style conversations into text articles focused on standards, professional development, and business-related topics.
Brazil First in Latin America With EUDR-Aligned FSC Risk Assessment
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a revised Risk Assessment for Brazil that became effective on April 28, 2026,
Peru Adopts ISO 14001:2026 as National Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved the Peruvian standard NTP-ISO 14001:2026, adopting the latest edition of ISO 14001 to strengthen environmental management practices across organizations in the country.
Pindamonhangaba Completes Second Maintenance Audit for Smart and Resilient City Certifications
Pindamonhangaba, a municipality in Brazil, has completed the second maintenance audit of its certifications issued by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT), confirming continued certification for smart city indicators and urban resilience.
Peru Trains 3,500 Producers to Meet Quality Standards
The National Quality Institute (INACAL) and Technological Institute of Production (ITP) have completed a nationwide training program that reached more than 3,500 producers, helping them learn how to apply standards, improve product quality, and access new markets.
Inacal Raises Alert Over ‘Rapid ISO Certification’ Claims
The Instituto Nacional de Calidad (INACAL) warned companies and public institutions about offers of “rapid ISO certifications” and urged them to check whether certification bodies are properly accredited before using their services.
Inmetro Invites Conformity Assessment Bodies To Enoac 2026 Event
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) will hold the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac) from April 28 to 30, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro,
Ecuador And Colombia Initiative Expands GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Support
GLOBALG.A.P. is building local expertise in Ecuador and Colombia by training organizations to help producers meet certification requirements and access international markets.
Ecuador Updates My First INEN Certificate Program To Expand Access For Small Producers
The Ecuadorian Service for Standardization (INEN) has updated its “My First INEN Certificate” program to make it easier for small producers and entrepreneurs to gain recognition, with changes now in effect as of March 23, 2026.Global News
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
