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.

First in UK: Projective Group Verified for BSI Net Zero Pathway

"Projective Group" has become the first UK organization to complete Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting under the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) Net Zero Pathway.

ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision

The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,

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.