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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.
NHSGGC Biorepository Becomes First in UK to Earn UKAS Accreditation Under ISO 20387
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's (NHSGGC) Biorepository is the first facility in the UK to receive UKAS accreditation under ISO 20387:2018, the international standard for biobanking.
BSI Updates PAS 402 to Improve Waste Management and Boost Circular Economy
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised its waste resource management specification, PAS 402:2025, to help businesses enhance recycling quality, reduce compliance costs, and simplify data reporting.
UK Updates Guidance on UKCA and CE Mark Recognition in Great Britain
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has issued updated guidance on the use of UKCA and CE markings for products sold in Great Britain.
BSI Awards First Kitemark Certifications for Service Excellence
London Luton Airport, Balmoral Tanks, and Lex Autolease have become the first organizations to achieve the British Standards Institution (BSI) Kitemark for Service Excellence, introduced a year ago.
UKAS Launches Pilot Accreditation for ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Certification
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has initiated a pilot program to accredit certification bodies for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard.
Scotland Issues New Food Shelf-Life Rules to Ensure Safety and Clear Labeling
Food Standards Scotland has issued updated guidance on setting and validating food product shelf-life, emphasizing the need for scientific validation.
UK Revises Critical Standard for Fire Safety in Residential Buildings
British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised an essential fire safety standard for the design, management, and use of residential buildings.
London Luton Airport Becomes First to Meet Psychological Health and Safety Standard
London Luton Airport (LLA) has been certified as the first airport globally to achieve BSI’s Psychological Health and Safety Management scheme.
BSI Rolls Out New Road Condition Monitoring Standard to Keep UK Roads on Track
BSI has launched PAS 2161, a new specification to standardize the collection of road condition data across the UK.
New Guidance Aims to Cut Carbon in UK Concrete Industry
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released new guidance to help the concrete industry reduce its carbon emissions.Global News
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
