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UKAS Retains EA Status After Successful Peer Review
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the UK’s national accreditation body, has successfully maintained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA).
UK Outlines When Mandatory Non-EU Labeling Will Apply
The United Kingdom has outlined how it will implement mandatory "Not for EU" labeling on certain products sold domestically.
UKAS Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Highlighting SME Empowerment
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of helping organizations strengthen trust, improve performance, and compete internationally.
Resolving E-Commerce Disputes: New BSI Guidance Tackles Refunds, Delivery Issues and Fraud
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued BS ISO 32122:2025 to help resolve disputes in e-commerce safely and fairly.
UKAS Issues Second Call for Applicants for AI Management System Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has issued a second call for expressions of interest from certification bodies interested in accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.
Public Consultation Opens for BS 30480 Suicide Prevention Guide in the Workplace
A draft of BS 30480, a new British Standard offering guidance on suicide prevention, intervention, and support in the workplace, is open for public comment until July 16, 2025.
BSI Launches Landmark Residential Standard for Modern Construction Methods
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 8700:2025, the first formal specification to guide the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in new residential buildings.
UKAS Opens Pilot Accreditation Project for Innovation, Quality, and Compliance Standards
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has launched a pilot accreditation project to enable accredited certification for three emerging management system standards:
BSI Introduces Guidance to Fight Greenwashing in Sustainable Investment Funds
New guidance has been released to help fund managers clearly define, manage, and communicate sustainability claims in investment funds, aiming to restore trust and curb greenwashing.
New Paper Calls for Data Centers Designed for Resilience, Sustainability, and Safety
Meeting the massive growth in data and AI use must not come at the cost of quality, safety, or the environment,
UK to Tighten Post-Market Rules for Medical Devices Starting June 2025
The UK’s new Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) regulations for medical and in vitro diagnostic devices will come into force on June 16, 2025.
UK Using New Guidance To Ensure Food Authenticity and Fight Food Fraud
A new standard has been published by BSI to help improve trust in food products and reduce the risk of misleading claims in the food and feed supply chain.Global News
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
