VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) is developing a new VDA Volume on the use of artificial intelligence in quality management.

ANSI Honors 20 Leaders Advancing U.S. Standardization and Conformity Assessment

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognized 20 outstanding professionals for their leadership in standards, conformity assessment, and workforce development during its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards Banquet on October 22.

Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993

Italy’s national standards body UNI has published UNI 11993, a new standard that defines terminology for hospital and healthcare structures to

France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers

France has expanded its national anti-food waste label from the food distribution sector to include restaurants and catering services.

Australia Issues World-First Specification for Compostable Textiles

Standards Australia (SA) has published SA TS 5399:2025 – Compostable Natural Fibre Textiles, the first technical specification of its kind worldwide.

Italy Publishes Four Parts of National Adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259 AI Data Quality Standards

The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) has issued the national adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259, a four-part series focused on data quality for analytics and machine learning.

China Quality Certification Center Among First Accredited for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has become one of the first professional institutions in China to receive accreditation for providing personal data protection compliance audits.

Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting

The Austrian Society for Quality (ÖVQ) held an online benchmark meeting, organized as a webinar, in cooperation with Quality Austria.

Inmetro Gains IAF Recognition under ISO 17024 for Personnel Certification

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has been accepted as a signatory to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024.

Swedac Showcases Digital Transformation at Kvalitetsmässan Quality Fair 2025

The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) will participate in Kvalitetsmässan (Quality Fair) 2025,

UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) held an event on October 3 to review the draft version of the revised ISO 9001, focusing on the most relevant changes in the upcoming update of the quality management systems standard.

Vietnam Issues Guide to Support Decentralization of Quality Infrastructure

The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST) has issued a new guide to help local authorities take on more responsibility for standards, metrology, and quality management.

IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,

ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development

A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.

IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.

UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment

UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.

PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements

PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.

ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.

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).