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Mongolia Opens Consultation on Imported Organic Product Registration Rules
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia (MOFALI) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would introduce a formal registration system for imported organic products, with comments accepted until July 6, 2026.
DANAK Updates Asset Management Accreditation Guidance
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has revised AMC 42, its guidance on accreditation scopes for asset management certification bodies.
India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements
India has introduced a new official logo for vegan food products, with updated labeling requirements taking effect on July 1, 2027.
KATS Opens Applications for 11 Standards Development Projects
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened applications for 11 government-funded projects aimed at strengthening South Korea's role in international standards development across a range of emerging technology sectors.
Norway Takes the Helm of European Feed Analysis Standards Secretariat
Standard Norway (SN) has taken over the secretariat of a European Committee for Standardization (CEN) committee responsible for feed sampling and analysis,
UNE Magazine Issue 92 Celebrates 40 Years of Spanish Standardization
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the latest edition of UNE Magazine.
BRCGS Seeks Nominations for 2026 Americas Awards
Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2026 Americas, which recognize individuals and organizations that support BRCGS certification and contribute to food and product safety across the region.
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
The Nordic Electrotechnical Standardization Bodies (NOREK) brought together young professionals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in Oslo on June 3–4 for Nordic Young Professionals 2026.
UKAS Begins Development of ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has begun work toward a new accreditation program for organizations that validate and verify product carbon footprints under ISO 14067:2018.
Digital Identification and Product Passports Lecture Opens 'Standards Made Easy' Series
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Croatian Engineering Association (HIS) have launched the 'Standards Made Easy' lecture series, opening with an online session on digital identification and digital product passports.
First Pilot Completed Under China's New AI Manufacturing Evaluation Framework
The first pilot evaluation under China's newly implemented Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing (AIQ) assessment scheme has been completed,
GET-UNE 29 Launched to Develop Strategic Industrial Autonomy Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) have launched GET-UNE 29,Global News
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual.
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
