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Inmetro Strengthens Infrastructure Program in the North and Northeast Regions of Brazil
Inmetro Strengthens Infrastructure Program in the North and Northeast Regions of Brazil
Inmetro is focusing its quality infrastructure program to support universities and institutes in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions.
Brazil Launches New Food Safety Management Systems Guide
Brazil Launches New Food Safety Management Systems Guide
Brazil has stepped up its commitment to food safety with the release of a new guide for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on ISO 22000.
Inmetro’s Organic Analysis Laboratory Successfully Passes International Review
Inmetro’s Organic Analysis Laboratory Successfully Passes International Review
Inmetro’s Organic Analysis Laboratory (Labor) recently passed an international peer review, carried out by a researcher from the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA).
Brazil's Inmetro Recruitment Exam Results Set for October Release
Brazil's Inmetro Recruitment Exam Results Set for October Release
Inmetro, Brazil is moving forward with its recruitment process to hire 100 new employees, and the wait is almost over.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Library Now Available in Spanish
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Library Now Available in Spanish
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group has proudly announced the release of the complete APG Library in Spanish, making it accessible to over 500 million people across more than 20 countries.
New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has officially announced the publication of the new FSC Standard for Peru, effective October 15, 2024.

Global News

GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to
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