Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard

The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,

Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas

The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) has invited stakeholders to help develop and review a new Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, aimed at improving how coastal areas across Canada are managed.

Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,

ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) to certify organizations under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.

Accreditations for Carbon and Water Footprint Verification Now Open Through TÜRKAK

TÜRKAK has begun accepting accreditation applications from organizations seeking to verify compliance with ISO 14067 and ISO 14046 standards. The move supports Turkey’s broader efforts to track and manage environmental impacts in line with global climate goals.

Standards Australia Opens Draft Standard AS 5405 on Quantum Computing for Public Comment

Standards Australia has released AS 5405, Quantum Technology – Reference Guide to Quantum Computing,

How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award

For his leadership in the creation of a global safety standard for youth and school travel,

Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.

Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management

KS CASCO has published the Serbian version of the international standard on sustainable event management as SRPS ISO 20121:2025.

Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin

The Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP, a product with a geographical label of origin from a famous growing area in Sicily, is rolling out a mandatory Digital Passport and updated Control Plan for all producers starting next harvest season.

JASANZ Begins Accreditation for AI Management Systems Based on ISO 42001

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has launched accreditation services under the Artificial Intelligence Management System Scheme (AIMSS) to support trustworthy and responsible AI governance.

DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany

Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.

New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024

GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) has opened a new consultation for its Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, inviting stakeholders to participate.

Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper

To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.

IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) published its 2023 Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Report, detailing peer evaluation activities to ensure confidence in the IAF MLA.

New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP

The National Technical Working Groups (NTWGs) under GLOBALG.A.P. are local platforms that help adapt and implement GLOBALG.A.P. standards in specific countries.

 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters

The FSSC has released a new document interpreting the FSSC 22000 Version 6 standard, specifically regarding laboratory analyses for critical food safety parameters.

ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published

The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the release of the updated ISO 55000:2024(en), "Asset Management — Vocabulary, Overview and Principles," effective from July 1, 2024.

ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has stepped up its global game.

IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline

Are you a label checker? If so, IFS HPC (International Featured Standard – Household/Personal/Care) Standards are your new best friend in ensuring that your household and personal care products are top-notch.

Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format

The 2023 Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC has been released, now available in a fully digital format.

New ISO 10009:2024 Standard on Quality Tools Released

The ISO has released a new standard, ISO 10009:2024, titled "Quality Management — Guidance for quality tools and their application", as announced by the Standards Committee KS CASCO on July 1, 2024.

 ISO Develops First International Standard for Net-Zero Emissions

The creation of the first international ISO standard for net-zero emissions is well underway, aiming to provide clarity and firm requirements for the transition towards a "net-zero" state.

As vegetarianism gains traction, certification becomes key

Even in the realm of eating, it seems there's a trend for everything. With a growing focus on sustainability, vegan and vegetarian diets are grabbing the global spotlight more than ever.