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Resolving E-Commerce Disputes: New BSI Guidance Tackles Refunds, Delivery Issues and Fraud
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
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
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
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 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/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
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
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 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 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
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
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).
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.
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