IRAM Presents New Conformity Assessment Seals

The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has renewed its conformity assessment seals after more than 60 years.

ABNT Launches Standard for Open Data in Smart Cities at São Paulo Event

The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has officially released ABNT NBR ISO 37110:2024,

Brazil Confirms Quality Strategy Implementation with Official Resolutions

Brazil has formally enacted its National Quality Infrastructure Strategy (ENIQ) and the 2025–2026 Action Plan through Resolutions No. 1 and No. 2 of 2025, published in the Official Gazette on July 1.

Brazil Opens Consultation to Update Product Certification Requirements

Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has launched a public consultation to revise the country’s general rules for product certification.

Inmetro Puts Digital Verification in the Palm of Your Hand

The Brazilian government has officially launched Inmetro na Palma da Mão (“Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand”), a new digital verification platform that allows consumers to confirm whether certified products are genuine.

Brazil Unveils First National Quality Strategy Action Plan for 2025–2026

Brazil has launched its National Quality Infrastructure Strategy (ENIQ) and the first related Action Plan, which will be in effect for the 2025–2026 period.

Nominations Now Open for the BRCGS Awards 2025 in the Americas Region

Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2025, which will be presented at BRCGS Connect Charlotte 2025 this September in North Carolina.

Inmetro Earns Top Fiesp Regulatory Quality Seal from São Paulo Industry Federation

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received the 2024 Gold Category of the Regulatory Quality Seal from the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp)—

IRAM Marks 90 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety in Argentina

The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) celebrated its 90th anniversary on May 2, highlighting nearly a century of work supporting quality, safety, and sustainability in Argentina and beyond.

Federal Prosecutors in Brazil Recognized with Top Certification for Gender Violence Prevention

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has awarded the National Council of the Public Prosecutor’s Office (CNMP) the highest category of the “Nós Por Elas” Seal, recognizing its efforts to prevent and combat violence against women.

Public Labs Across Brazil Can Now Join Inmetro’s ProdIQ Accreditation Program

Public institutions throughout Brazil can now voluntarily join the ProdIQ Program, which promotes the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories and supports professional training.

Lagoa Dourada Recognized as Sustainable City by ABNT

Lagoa Dourada, a municipality of about 12,000 people in Minas Gerais, has been officially recognized as a Sustainable City by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).

First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.

Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard

A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.

ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable

The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,

Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 

Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,

Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,

GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard

The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.

ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.

ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper

A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.

CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum

Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024

The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements. 

ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input

A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.