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GSO Proposes Updated Halal Food Requirements
The Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO) has released a draft of GSO 2055-1:2026, setting general requirements for Halal food across all stages of the food supply chain.
CNAS Warns Against Misuse Of Accreditation Mark
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued a public statement warning against the misuse of its accreditation mark, identifying a specific case and calling for immediate corrective action.
Mountain Healthcare First In UK To Achieve ISO 15189 Accreditation For SARC Services
Mountain Healthcare has become the first provider in the UK to achieve accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO 15189:2022 for its Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs),
BIS Highlights Gold Purity And Hallmarking In Standards Watch Episode 30
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 30 of its Standards Watch series, focusing on how gold purity is verified in today’s market.
ENAC Opens Accreditation Scheme for CBAM Emissions Verifiers in Spain
The Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) has launched a new accreditation scheme for organizations that will verify emissions data linked to imported goods under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
IRAM Launches Sustainability Registry ROCS To Recognize ESG Efforts
The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has introduced ROCS, a new voluntary registry designed to recognize organizations that can demonstrate their sustainability efforts with verified evidence.
Taiwan Steel Union Achieves UL 2809 Certification For Recycled Content Validation
Taiwan Steel Union (TSU) has obtained certification to the UL 2809 standard, confirming the recycled content in its crude zinc oxide product through third-party validation.
ABB Earns ISO 56001 Certification For Innovation Management Systems
ABB, a global technology company focused on electrification and automation, has been certified to ISO 56001 for innovation management systems.
China Seeks Organizations To Host ISO Compliance And Starch Subcommittees And Build Mirror Bodies
The Standard Innovation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a call for organizations to apply to host two ISO subcommittees and to take part in several newly established technical bodies.
Korea Opens Applications For 2026 World Standards Day Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has issued guidelines and opened applications for the 2026 World Standards Day government awards,
Türkiye Issues First PEFC Chain Of Custody Accreditation
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the PEFC ST 2002:2020 Chain of Custody standard, enabling certification activities in Türkiye to be carried out in line with international requirements.
Poland Opens Call For IEC 2026 Young Professionals Workshop In Hamburg
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has launched a national call for candidates to join the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals workshop,Global News
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:
Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts
Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.
Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized
Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).
Geely’s New Customer Requirements and Scorecard Now in Effect
Geely Holding Group’s updated Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) and Scorecard Quick Reference Guide officially took effect on July 1, 2025.
Accreditation Opens for Interprivacy Data Protection Scheme Outside EU
Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for the Interprivacy data protection certification scheme, which applies to the processing of personal data outside the European Union.
IAF Report Reveals 2024 Growth in MLA Coverage and Accreditation Reach
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released its 2024 report on the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA),
BIFMA Releases 2024 LEVEL e3 Standard Adding Fourth Certification Level and Fixed Criteria
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) released the 2024 edition of the LEVEL e3 standard on April 21, 2025, starting a 12-month transition period.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September
The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.
