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Canada Seeks Innovative Projects to Advance Data Governance Standards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has launched a new call for proposals to support projects that strengthen Canada’s data governance through standardization strategies and tools.
New Edition of ANSI/A3 R15.06 Reshapes Safety Rules for Industrial Robots
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has released the updated ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025: Industrial Robots and Robot Systems – Safety Requirements,
UNI Opens Consultation On Soft Facility Management Practice For Outsourced Services
UNI has launched a public consultation, open until November 1, 2025, on a draft Practice of Reference (UNI/PdR) dedicated to Soft Facility Management.
EUCC Scheme, Risk Management Testing and More: Accredia September Newsletter
The latest edition of AccrediaLetter, published by Accredia - Italy’s national accreditation body
IQTIG Updates List of Healthcare Certificates and Quality Seals for German Federal Hospital Atlas
The Institute for Quality Assurance and Transparency in Healthcare (IQTIG) has published an updated list of certificates and quality seals for inpatient healthcare providers.
China Seeks Members for New ISO/IEC Directives Expert Group
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a call for experts to join a new group that will support China’s participation in the maintenance and revision of the ISO/IEC Directives.
16th Quality Austria Food Forum Highlights New Sustainability and Packaging Rules
The 16th Quality Austria Food Forum, held on September 30, brought together around 100 experts to discuss
Lightwall Receives Brazil’s First Environmental Label for Construction System
Lightwall Brasil has become the first company in the country to receive an Environmental Label for a construction system from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).
Swedac Expands Rules on Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons
Swedac, Sweden’s national accreditation body, has updated its policy governing how accredited bodies participate in proficiency testing (PT) and interlaboratory comparisons (ILC).
Latest Issue of Revista UNE Highlights How Standards Fuel Spain’s Economy and Innovation
The September edition of Revista UNE, the official magazine of the Asociación Española de Normalización (UNE),
VILAS Marks 30 Years as Vietnam’s Laboratory Accreditation Program
Vietnam’s VILAS (Vietnam Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) marks 30 years since its establishment,
Discussion Outlines Priorities of Ambitious Russian 2026 Standardization Program
The draft of Russia’s National Standardization Program for 2026 (PNS-2026) was discussed at an expanded meeting of theGlobal News
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.
IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How
The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.
PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).
